Uganda achieved independence from the UK 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. |
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. |