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Uganda’s Indian Exodus: A Dark Chapter in History

The expulsion of Uganda’s Indian minority in 1972 was a devastating event that had far-reaching consequences. President Idi Amin’s order gave the Indian community just 90 days to leave the country, citing reasons such as disloyalty, non-integration, and commercial malpractice. However, Indian leaders disputed these claims, and the expulsion was widely condemned by the international community.

The Indian community in Uganda had been established during British colonial rule and had grown to dominate trade in the region ¹. At the time of the expulsion, there were approximately 80,000 individuals of Indian descent in Uganda, with 23,000 having been granted citizenship.

The expulsion led to a massive displacement of people, with 27,200 Indians emigrating to the United Kingdom, 6,000 to Canada, and others to India, Kenya, and Pakistan. Those who left were only allowed to take $120 and 485 pounds of property with them.

The aftermath of the expulsion was marked by economic decline and international isolation. Uganda’s GDP dropped significantly, and many native Ugandans struggled to operate the businesses they had acquired. The country’s international reputation was also severely damaged, with many nations, including the UK and India, cutting diplomatic ties.

However, in the years following the expulsion, some Indian Ugandans returned to the country, particularly after Yoweri Museveni became president. Today, the Indian community in Uganda continues to play an important role in the country’s economy and society.

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