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Amin's Boxing Comeback
- In 1974, Idi Amin returned to the boxing ring to fight Peter Seruwagi, the Ugandan national coach.
- Amin, still in his suit, won on a technical knockout in a staged fight surrounded by his security.
Growing Tyranny
- While Amin enjoyed public displays, his regime's brutality escalated.
- Rumors of civilian killings spread as bodies appeared in rivers and ditches.
Expanding Targets of Amin's Regime
- Amin's targets expanded beyond tribal rivals to anyone perceived as opposition.
- Journalists, judges, students, and intellectuals disappeared, likely murdered by Amin's secret police.