Real Dictators

Idi Amin Part 4: Expulsion of the Asians

9 snips
Dec 8, 2021
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Life on a Sugar Plantation

  • Rupal Rajani's family lived and worked on a Ugandan sugar plantation.
  • They enjoyed amenities like a temple, cinema, and hospital, and recall fondly the fertile land and fresh mangoes.
ANECDOTE

A Busy Shopkeeper

  • Surash Rajani's father ran a busy shop in Uganda, working long hours.
  • He had limited time for socializing due to his dedication.
INSIGHT

Amin's Political Strategy

  • Idi Amin used the expulsion of South Asians as a political strategy.
  • He framed it as returning Uganda to its people, exploiting existing racial tensions.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app