Independence+and+Problems+That+Followed+Independence

**Uganda was delcared independence on October 9, 1962 after a long period under british rule. There independence was mainly because of Milton Obote, although some experts say that they were already going to gain independence from Britain anyways.**




 * //“In any country there must be people who have to die. They are the sacrifices any nation has to make to achieve law and order.”// Idi Amin

Once Uganda gained independence from Britain, many problems started to occur. This was mainly because of Britain leaving, but the 5 kingdoms of Uganda all had very different views and each wanted their own as President. This caused many fights and many kingdoms not to listen. The constitution appointed Obote as President. He later then made Idi Amin Colonel. Idi Amin took advantage of his power and then later took advantage of Milton Obote. Amin ran Obote out of Uganda. Wars broke out and was mainly because of Amin. Amin thought he was the greatest person around. Uganda has the longest running war in Africa. The LRA is also a big problem in Uganda. They are still going around and attacking even neighboring countries. The war is still a problem they have today and an even bigger problem is the kid soldiers that are being kidnapped.**