Idi Amin on his exile in Saudi Arabia

Title

Idi Amin on his exile in Saudi Arabia

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

3 Oct 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:50

Description

Report on an interview with former President of Uganda, Idi Amin, during his exile in Saudi Arabia, six years after he fled his country after a political coup. Includes extracts, in which Amin speaks of his study of the Islamic religion, denies the atrocities attributed to him, and confirms he hopes to return to Uganda. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Idi Amin

Keywords

Human rights violations; Exiles; Uganda; Idi Amin; Saudi Arabia; Islam; Heads of state; Political leaders; Dictatorship

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