Obote

American

[oh-boh-tey] / oʊˈboʊ teɪ /

noun

(Apollo) Milton, 1924–2005, Ugandan political leader: president 1966–71 and 1980–85.

Obote British

/ -tɪ, ɒˈbəʊteɪ /

noun

( Apollo ) Milton . 1924–2005, Ugandan politician; prime minister of Uganda (1962–66) and president (1966–71; 1980–85). He was deposed by Amin in 1971 and remained in exile until 1980; deposed again in 1985 by the Acholi army

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It reinforces the 81-year-old's claim that he still commands the support of the overwhelming majority of Ugandans, after seizing power as a rebel commander in 1986 ending the rule of the Milton Obote regime.

From BBC

He came of age during Uganda's struggle for independence from the UK, which was followed by a period of brutality and turbulence under Milton Obote and Idi Amin.

From BBC

Following Amin's fall, former President Milton Obote returned to power via a general election.

From BBC

However, Museveni refused to accept Obote's leadership, claiming the vote had been rigged.

From BBC

Years before, exiled Rwandan Tutsi in Uganda were central to the struggle for power in that country during a long period of violence and misrule under successive dictators, Milton Obote and Idi Amin.

From New York Times

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