Bob Astles on Idi Amin

Title

Bob Astles on Idi Amin

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Dec 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:09:05

Description

Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada’s former right-hand man Bob Astles is interviewed following his release from prison. He describes the horror of looting and violence against civilians, prison, and Amin’s role in his imprisonment and release. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Bob Astles

Keywords

Political prisoners; Uganda; Idi Amin; Imprisonment

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