Big Daddy , Buture of Africa , Conqueror of British Empire , Man eater are names of one man idi Amin Dada Oumee.
Idi Amin was born in Koboko near Arua in the North West corner of Uganda.His father was a farmer & a follower of Islam & his mother was expert in witch craft.Amin’s Younger brother name was Amule.Amins parents got divorced soon after his birth & he was brought up by his mother who had relationships with other men.
Amin was not educated much , however he was excellent in sports.He joined Kings African Rifels -a regiment of the British colonial army in the year 1946 as a cook. In 1948 he became Corporal & in 1958 a Sergeant. Amin was titled as Heavy weight Boxer in the year 1951 & he holded this title till 1960.
After the independence from Britain .The King of Baganda tribe Sir Edward Mutesa became the first President of Independent Uganda & the government was led by Milton Obete .
In 1966 President Mutesa was forced nto exile by Obeta & Amin.Obeta than became the President in1966.In 1971 Amin accused Obeta for corruption & mismanagement. He took the charges from Obeta with the support of Israel & Britain.In 1971 Amin became the President & Chief of the armed forces of Uganda.Milton Obeta called Amin as the " As the greatest Brute an African mother has ever brought to life ".
As soon as he became President on Uganda he excuted several officers which he thought were truthful to Obeta.On that very day 32 soldiers died in a blast where the soldiers were held.Amin had a soft corner for Israel & Britain at that time so as a President his first visit was in Israel.He also met Queen Elizabeth -2.
In the year 1972 Amin declared to expel all the Indians & Pakistanis from Uganda , claiming that God has told him that Indians & Pakistani’s are the once who are responsible for problems in Uganda .Actually is intention was to make Uganda a Country of Blacks.
He asked all the Indians & Pakistanis to leave Uganda within 90 days & if not than will sit on fire.He also asked to leave their properties without any compensation which he will give to his favourite military men.Seeing the attitude of Amin Israel & Britain decided not to support Amin with arms & amunation.
Amin then approached Libya for the support.He promised Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi that he will turn Uganda into Islamic state.Amins relation with Britain , Usa & Israel started becoming bitter.
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