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Idi Amin, was a military dictator and the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. He joined the British colonial regiment, the King's African Rifles, in 1946, and advanced to the rank of Major General and Commander of the Ugandan Army. He took power in a military coup in January 1971, deposing Milton Obote. His rule was characterized by human rights abuses, political repression, ethnic persecution, extrajudicial killings and the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. The number of people killed as a result of his regime is unknown: estimates from human rights groups range from 100,000 to 500,000. He died 16th August 2003. Source Wikipedia.
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What is the birth name of Idi Amin?
Idi Amin's birth name is Idi Amin Dada Oumee.
Who was a Ugandan dictator?
Idi Amin was a Ugandan dictator.
Where did Idi Amin live?
For most of his life Idi Amin lived in Entebbe.
When was The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin created?
The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin was created in 1975.
When did idi amin die?
mr idi amin died on 12 august 2003 becouse of syphillis
Who played idi amin?
Forrest Whitaker played Idi Amin in the movie "The Last King of Scotland."
Was idi amin dada ever in nigeria?
There is no record of Idi Amin Dada ever visiting Nigeria. However, there is a movie about Idi Amin that was produced through cooperation of UK, Kenya, and Nigeria.
What are the release dates for Biography - 1979 Idi Amin?
Biography - 1979 Idi Amin was released on: USA: 1979
Did idi amin led the country good?
Idi Amin was a cruel dictator that devastated his country, which he took over after an army coup.
How tall was Idi Amin?
idi amin stood at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed over 150 lbs.
Why is idi amin bad?
Idi Amin was a very unstable, egoistic and evil person. He led his country to depravity and universal fear.
Who was Iddi Amin?
Idi Amin Dada Oumee (1925 - 16 August 2003), commonly known as Idi Amin, was a Ugandan military dictator and the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979.
