Idi Amin

Ugandan politician and military leader

Idi Amin - Ugandan politician and military leader
Born

1928
97 years ago

Died

August 16th, 2003
22 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Uganda

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A military officer and politician, served as the 3rd President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin rose to power after a coup that deposed the previous president. His presidency was marked by widespread human rights abuses, political repression, and economic turmoil. Under his rule, thousands of Ugandans were killed or exiled. Amin's policy choices led to significant economic decline and loss of foreign investment. He was eventually overthrown and fled to exile, living in several countries before his death.

Declared himself President for Life in 1976

Led Uganda during a period of extreme violence and repression

Expelled thousands of Indians and Asians from Uganda

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