Dossier
Idi Amin
Coverage of Idi Amin in the Nexus archive.
- The Fourth of July That Saved My Family
On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos conducted a rescue mission in Uganda to free hostages, including the author's parents, from a hijacked Air France flight. The operation, which resulted in the rescue of 102 hostages and the deaths of three others, underscored the author's belief in American freedom and led to a career in U.S. intelligence.
- Uganda: Uganda's Dark Days Return
Uganda's security agencies are accused of abducting and torturing political opponents, including Erias Lukwago, a lawyer to Dr. Kizza Besigye. This has sparked fear and comparisons to the era of former President Idi Amin, raising concerns about the rule of law.