Invasion of Uganda (sep 1, 1972 – sep 30, 1972)
Description:
Geography: Southern UgandaWarring Factions: Uganda, Libya, Palestine Liberation Organization vs. Ugandan Rebels (People’s Army and Ugandan’s People’s Congress supporters), Tanzania
Duration: September 1972; 1 month
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Description: Armed attempt by Ugandan insurgents, supported by Tanzania to overthrow the Ugandan regime of Idi Amin. With allied Libyan and PLO troops, the rebels were mostly defeated and launched operations to hunt down remaining rebels.
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Date:
sep 1, 1972
sep 30, 1972
~ 29 days