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The 1966 Uganda crisis was primarily caused by political tensions and power struggles within the government of Uganda. The crisis was triggered by a power struggle between Prime Minister Milton Obote and President Edward Mutesa II, who was also the Kabaka (king) of Buganda, one of the country's largest ethnic groups.
Obote, who came to power in 1962 after Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, sought to consolidate his power and centralize authority in the government. This led to tensions with Mutesa, who wanted to maintain the autonomy and traditional authority of Buganda.
The crisis escalated in May 1966 when Obote ordered the military to storm the Kabaka's palace in Kampala, resulting in the arrest of Mutesa and the abolition of the Buganda kingdom. This action sparked widespread protests and violence in Buganda and other parts of the country, leading to a state of emergency being declared.
The crisis ultimately resulted in the overthrow of Mutesa and the establishment of a new constitution that centralized power in the hands of Obote and his government. The events of 1966 laid the groundwork for further political instability and violence in Uganda in the years to come.
Obote, who came to power in 1962 after Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, sought to consolidate his power and centralize authority in the government. This led to tensions with Mutesa, who wanted to maintain the autonomy and traditional authority of Buganda.
The crisis escalated in May 1966 when Obote ordered the military to storm the Kabaka's palace in Kampala, resulting in the arrest of Mutesa and the abolition of the Buganda kingdom. This action sparked widespread protests and violence in Buganda and other parts of the country, leading to a state of emergency being declared.
The crisis ultimately resulted in the overthrow of Mutesa and the establishment of a new constitution that centralized power in the hands of Obote and his government. The events of 1966 laid the groundwork for further political instability and violence in Uganda in the years to come.
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Pre-Independence Era:
- Uganda was a British protectorate from 1894 to 1962.
- Political parties emerged in the 1950s, with the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) led by Milton Obote and the Democratic Party (DP) led by Benedicto Kiwanuka.
Independence and Early Years:
- Uganda gained independence in 1962, with Obote becoming Prime Minister.
- The UPC and DP formed a coalition government, but tensions between the two parties grew.
1964 Crisis:
- In 1964, the DP accused the UPC of rigging elections.
- The DP boycotted parliament and launched a rebellion known as the "Buganda Crisis".
- Obote suppressed the rebellion with the help of the army, led by Idi Amin.
Post-Buganda Crisis:
- Obote consolidated his power and declared Uganda a one-party state in 1966.
- The DP was banned, and Kiwanuka was assassinated.
- Amin, who had played a key role in suppressing the Buganda Crisis, became increasingly influential in government.
1966 Uganda Crisis:
- Immediate Trigger: Obote's dismissal of members of the army after a botched coup attempt.
- Political Divisions: The divisions between the UPC and DP, as well as ethnic tensions between the north and the south, contributed to the crisis.
- Army Intervention: Amin and other army officers seized power in a military coup.
- Overthrow of Obote: Obote was overthrown and fled into exile.
- Establishment of Military Dictatorship: Amin established a military dictatorship, which lasted until 1979.
- Uganda was a British protectorate from 1894 to 1962.
- Political parties emerged in the 1950s, with the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) led by Milton Obote and the Democratic Party (DP) led by Benedicto Kiwanuka.
Independence and Early Years:
- Uganda gained independence in 1962, with Obote becoming Prime Minister.
- The UPC and DP formed a coalition government, but tensions between the two parties grew.
1964 Crisis:
- In 1964, the DP accused the UPC of rigging elections.
- The DP boycotted parliament and launched a rebellion known as the "Buganda Crisis".
- Obote suppressed the rebellion with the help of the army, led by Idi Amin.
Post-Buganda Crisis:
- Obote consolidated his power and declared Uganda a one-party state in 1966.
- The DP was banned, and Kiwanuka was assassinated.
- Amin, who had played a key role in suppressing the Buganda Crisis, became increasingly influential in government.
1966 Uganda Crisis:
- Immediate Trigger: Obote's dismissal of members of the army after a botched coup attempt.
- Political Divisions: The divisions between the UPC and DP, as well as ethnic tensions between the north and the south, contributed to the crisis.
- Army Intervention: Amin and other army officers seized power in a military coup.
- Overthrow of Obote: Obote was overthrown and fled into exile.
- Establishment of Military Dictatorship: Amin established a military dictatorship, which lasted until 1979.
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