PUBLIC SITES:
Obituary
Associated Press obituary details the life of Idi Amin. Site maintained by the National Obiturary Archive.

Ugandan History
The Library of Congress maintains this e-book on Uganda exploring its history, culture, ethnic diversity, politics, and much more. For more information regarding Idi Amin's regime, click on 'MILITARY RULE UNDER AMIN' in chapter one.

A Legacy of Terror
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) provides this brief overview of events marking the 20th anniversary of the ouster of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

He Is Still Family
This article, first published in the New York Times (April 2002), reports that many of Amin's family still consider him a 'patriot rather than a killer' and dispute claims that he was a mass murder and cannibal. Site maintained by the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia.

Amin in the News
A collection of news articles details how, for Ugandans, Idi Amin is still very much in the news. Collection hosted by the Uganda Short-term Mission Guide.

Should Amin Be Allowed Back?
Some Ugandans feel Amin should be allowed to return to Uganda. Read public opinion, pro and con, regarding this controversy. Site maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).




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