By Admin 
There have been many dictators in history, but there are some names whose mention gives goosebumps. Idi Amin, the ruler of the African country Uganda, was one of them. His cruelty was so horrific that he came to be called the Mad Man of Africa. While in power, he not only tortured the people of his own country but also crossed all limits of humanity.
Idi Amin came to power in Uganda through a military coup in 1971. One year after assuming power, he suddenly issued a strange decree. In August 1972, he claimed to have received orders from God in a dream to expel people of Asian origin from Uganda. He gave only 90 days time to the people of Indian origin. Anyone who did not go was threatened with jail or death. About 90 thousand Indians had to leave the country leaving everything behind. These were the same people who were considered the backbone of Uganda’s economy. With his departure the economic condition of the country completely collapsed.
Eight years of power, a reign of blood and fear
Idi Amin’s rule lasted only eight years, but during this time there was a shadow of fear and death in Uganda. According to BBC report, more than two lakh people were killed during his reign. Opponents were taken away without trial and never returned. It is said that Idi Amin liked to be with dead people. He kept the severed heads of many leaders in his house and after seeing them, discussions came to the fore. His atrocities were so inhumane that even today historians are afraid to describe them in words.
Nile River becomes witness of death
Idi Amin described disabled people as a burden on society and ordered thousands of them to be thrown into the Nile River. People were thrown alive into a river full of crocodiles. After the end of his rule, mass graves, decomposed corpses and blood-soaked areas were found in Uganda, which shocked the whole world.
From being an illiterate soldier to becoming the President
Idi Amin was born in 1925 in Koboko area of Uganda. He had studied only till fourth class. Initially he was a cook in the British Army, later became a soldier. On the basis of his physical strength, he earned fame in boxing and sports and climbed up the ranks rapidly in the army. In 1971, he removed the then President Milton Obote and declared himself the President of the country. From here the darkest chapter in Uganda’s history began.
Enmity with neighboring countries and decline
Idi Amin acquired enmity with many neighboring countries including Tanzania. Due to his aggressive policies, Uganda became isolated at the international level. Ultimately the Tanzanian army and rebel groups together ousted him from power. Although his rule ended, the stories of his brutality are still counted among the most horrifying chapters of the world.
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