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Idd Amin Overthrows Obote Today

January 25, 1971, marks a pivotal moment in Ugandan history, as General Idi Amin seized power from President Milton Obote in a military coup. Obote, who had led Uganda to independence in 1962, was attending the Commonwealth conference in Singapore when Amin made his move.

Amin’s coup was swift and decisive, with Ugandan troops sealing off Entebbe airport and tanks and soldiers patrolling the streets of Kampala. The president’s residence was surrounded, and major road links were blocked. A broadcast on Uganda radio accused Obote’s government of corruption and favoritism, claiming that his policies would lead to bloodshed.

Amin’s rise to power was meteoric, having been rapidly promoted to chief of the armed forces after Obote became president. However, his rule would prove disastrous for Uganda, marked by brutal suppression, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses.

The aftermath of the coup saw Obote flee to Kenya, where he held talks with government officials. Meanwhile, Amin began to purge the military of perceived opponents, leading to the slaughter of Acholi and Langi officers and men. This marked the beginning of a nightmare period for Uganda, which would last for nearly a decade.

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