Muslim Dictator of Uganda 1971-1979. Responsible for the death of hundreds of thousands of his countrymen and women. Died August 2003.
Idi Amin Dada, who became known as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his brutal, despotic rule whilst president of Uganda in the 1970s, is possibly the most notorious of all Africa's post-independence dictators. Amin seized power in a military coup in 1971 and ruled over Uganda for 8 years. Estimates for the number of his opponents who were either killed, tortured, or imprisoned vary from 100,000 to half a million. He was ousted in 1979 by Ugandan nationalists, after which he fled into exile.
Forrest Whitaker played Idi Amin in the movie "The Last King of Scotland."
Idi Amin's cruelty was based on the fact that he was accountable to no one. All those around him either agreed with his tactics or were afraid of him.
Idi Amin.
Idi Amin
The exact number of people who were killed during the time of Idi Amin's rule is unknown. However, it is estimated that during the time Amin served as president of Uganda, 300,000 people were killed.
Idi Amin's birth name is Idi Amin Dada Oumee.
Idi Amin was a Ugandan dictator.
For most of his life Idi Amin lived in Entebbe.
The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin was created in 1975.
mr idi amin died on 12 august 2003 becouse of syphillis
Forrest Whitaker played Idi Amin in the movie "The Last King of Scotland."
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.
Biography - 1979 Idi Amin was released on: USA: 1979
Idi Amin was a cruel dictator that devastated his country, which he took over after an army coup.
idi amin stood at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed over 150 lbs.
Idi Amin was a very unstable, egoistic and evil person. He led his country to depravity and universal fear.
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.