Idi Amin
Idi Amin was the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979, known for his brutal regime and the expulsion of the Indian community in 1972, which forced many families, including that of Kash Patel, to leave the country. His rule is marked by human rights abuses, economic mismanagement, and a tumultuous political landscape.
Born on Aug 17, 1925 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 51,531 | $67,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 1 | 31,072,945 | 51,531 | $67,000 | 111$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ghana:
Idi Amin's quote was referenced in a legal discussion regarding free speech.
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Kenya:
The worst we had ever heard of such leaders was about Idi Amin.
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Tanzania:
Idi Amin seized power in Uganda and had a contentious relationship with Nyerere.
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Pakistan:
Idi Amin, the former Ugandan president whose shadow stretches long over Kampala’s vanished Asians, was our best prototype.
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Kenya:
Murkomen should do a little background check on individuals who once walked the African landscape like colossus, but wound up in ignominy: Mobutu Sese Seko, Idi Amin, Hosni Mubarak, Omar El Bashir and Larent Gbagbo.
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Croatia:
Idi Amin was the brutal dictator of Uganda who supported the hijackers during the Entebbe operation.
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Croatia:
Idi Amin was the brutal dictator of Uganda who supported the hijackers during the Entebbe operation.
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Mexico:
Idi Amin is referred to as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his violent regime.
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Kenya:
Uganda went through gyrations of chaos under Milton Obote, Idi Amin, and Tanzania-trained Yoweri Museveni.
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Tanzania:
Idi Amin was the President of Uganda whose regime forced Kash Patel's family to flee the country due to persecution.
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