Background:
Uganda achieved independence from the
United Kingdom in 1962. The dictatorial regime of [Idi Amin]
? (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; [guerrilla war]
? and
human rights abuses under [Milton Obote]
? (1980-85) claimed another 100,000 lives. During the 1990s the government has promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.