Idi Amin: A War Crime

On October 9, 1962, Uganda gains its independence from Great Britain. By 1964, Idi Amin had been named Deputy Army Commander under a dude with the really cool name Shaban Uppalat. He saw action again, fighting alongside Katanga rebels who were battling the government of Zaire. In 1966, Abote got tired of sharing power and suspended the constitution. He sent Colonel Idi Amin to attack the palace and bring the king back dead or alive. It was an exciting time, but the excitement soon faded in the reality of Abote's corruption.