Exile of Idi Amin Dada
Amin gives Ugandas 50,000 Asians (mostly Indians of Gujarati origin) 90 days to leave the country, following an alleged dream in which, he claimed, God told him to expel them
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1972 in Uganda
Explore 6 historical events and records for Uganda in 1972.
Historical records for Uganda in 1972
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September
Exile of Milton Obote
Obote takes refuge in Tanzania, from where he attempts to regain the country through a military invasion in without success
Invasion of Uganda
Obote takes refuge in Tanzania, from where he attempts to regain the country through a military invasion in without success
Other events (month unknown)
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Israel
Amin severs diplomatic relations with Israel, while turning to Muammar al-Qaddafi of Libya, as well as the Soviet Union, for support
Exile of Idi Amin Dada
The Asian community is expelled
Invasion of Uganda
The Asian community is expelled
How these records were prepared
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