@ughistory: In 1972, Ugandan Asians holding British passports departed Uganda following President Idi Amin's decree. The process was conducted under Ugandan law, which governed the expulsion of non-citizens. 🔴 The Context: President Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of all Asians without Ugandan citizenship, giving them 90 days to leave. Many held British passports, aligning with Uganda’s push for an economy free of non-citizen influence. 🔴 Departure from Entebbe Airport: Departing Asians underwent customary searches as per Ugandan law. Financial assets, including Ugandan currency, were restricted from leaving the country under existing regulations. Passengers adhered to protocols regarding personal belongings and customs checks. 🔴 Transit at Nairobi Airport: Some travelers passing through Nairobi, Kenya, shared their experiences of compliance with Ugandan procedures. 🔴 A Legal and Historical Turning Point: The enforcement of these laws marked a significant shift in Uganda’s economic policy and identity, emphasizing local ownership of resources and businesses. #UgandaHistory #IdiAmin #1972Expulsion #BritishPassports #EconomicPolicy #UgandanLaw #AsiansInUganda #ugandatiktok #IdiAmin #ughistory #EastAfrica

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user8259532207229
user8259532207229 :
I came with dad and mum ,my siblings. Dad came with 50 shillings in his pocket and were put in a camp. but hard work and endeavours we survived
2024-12-01 21:58:57
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08ah08
ACE_804 :
All of them saying they took everything while laughing, i am sure they saw this coming and took measures to single their valuables out of the country before they could snatch it
2026-09-23 05:28:50
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shadiamahumood
🌹🥀🌺💐🏵 :
By then people had good accent.Education by then was Soo real naye Kati byetusoma nafe tetubitgeera.
2024-12-20 10:01:44
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user247372882
user1234 :
😁
2025-12-04 08:11:58
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greybyblue
Bawse :
Amin told them to get ugandan passports ..they refused. they were extremely racist to ugandans too. and took all their ugandan made money abroad
2024-12-18 08:58:01
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ggx3333
ggx33 :
@ggx33: Sadly the UK never respected them they endured extreme racism. They deserve to be compensated for the nonsense they endured, but sadly the Indians are never talked about
2024-12-03 20:48:09
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nikzkool
NikzKool :
My parents came from there problem was the Indians progressed too much too fast had set up businesses Africa would have been allot more successful with the Indians
2024-12-04 09:00:56
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kannon996
Kannon :
If you ask a Duggu (Asian Brother) where he’s from? he still says he’s from east Africa lol, even though they are from India and Pakistan, identity Crisis lol
2024-12-05 22:58:35
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ndijim
Ndijim :
How many Afrikans own landnor businesses in india pakistan or bangladesh?
2024-12-25 20:28:52
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tinashe133
Tinashe :
https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v44/n19/mahmood-mamdani/the-asian-question
2024-12-08 03:43:06
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5ktha
5ktha :
They let him hang on to his gum 😂
2024-12-02 20:40:01
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user6879754175521
user6879754175521 :
Backfired on Amin. Country went down after the Indians left.
2024-12-01 22:35:22
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distok24
Tiktok22 :
Okay, you kicked them out but why would you steal their possessions?
2024-12-03 09:36:57
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sim41588
Sim :
Idi Amin was a tyrant! Luckily I was born in Nairobi under the then pm jomo Kenyatta who later became PM of Kenya. Idi Amin tried to enforce power for his people but the economy dropped
2024-12-02 20:37:58
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meowdchina
Me Owd China :
Biggest brain drain out of Uganda - they suffered for it for many years to the benefit of UK and Canada.
2024-12-02 15:20:35
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coco165629
Bramley 👑 :
###Gishor Kamal that man was talking he's now 87 year's he leaves in Wale's 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
2024-12-11 15:19:53
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simpsonreidpc
Simpson Reid PC :
THAT'S MY PARENTS 53 YEARS AGO
2024-12-03 10:50:21
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boomerang6075
boomerang6075 :
Dad came with 40 shillings to the UK . He worked 2 jobs. Hard to believe where we are today financially. whst a journey. 🇺🇬 Uganda's loss was UK's, USA, and Canada's gain .
2024-12-03 13:42:35
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sibuor435
sibuor435 :
Amin gave them options, to become citizens or leave
2024-12-02 03:58:14
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theobserverishere
Theobserver :
Strong people...still able to smile.....respect to them..
2024-12-03 09:51:05
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user3055694814429
OmariOzi :
They dont deserve to be in any African countries just go to India , Pakistan and Iran to see how they treat Siddis ( Asian Africans ) Amin was Right.
2024-12-02 16:11:27
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busuulwaelvis
Busuulwa Elvis :
Imagine, you're Indian possessing a British passport, u work in Uganda, control n milk it's economy to dry at the expensive of nationals but yo unwilling to apply for Ugandan citizenship🤔
2024-12-03 11:42:23
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glenjake1
Jake :
They were happy heading to England
2024-12-03 14:50:39
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