Historical Events tagged with "Asians"

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Politics & Government

Amin Expels Ugandan Asians from Uganda

August 4th, 1972 52 years ago

Ugandan President Idi Amin declared that Uganda would no longer be responsible for the welfare of British subjects of Asian origin, marking the onset of mass expulsions. This decision primarily affected the Indian and Pakistani communities, which comprised a significant portion of the country's business and trade sectors. With little notice, those who had built their lives in Uganda were given 90 days to leave, leading to a devastating humanitarian crisis.

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