Uganda–Tanzania War

The 1978–1979 conflict in which Tanzania and Ugandan exiles invaded Uganda, defeated Idi Amin’s forces, and ended Amin’s rule.

Kagera salient: A Tanzanian territory between Lake Victoria and Rwanda that juts northward into Uganda. Ugandan forces occupied this area in October 1978, triggering Tanzania’s counteroffensive.
Uganda Army invasion of Kagera: The Ugandan military occupation of Tanzania’s Kagera salient in October 1978. This seizure of Tanzanian territory was the war’s immediate trigger.
Jusufu Gowon: A Ugandan military officer who led forces aligned with Idi Amin during the Uganda–Tanzania War. His role illustrates the Ugandan commanders who fought to preserve Amin’s government.
Uganda National Liberation Front: A coalition of Ugandan exile groups formed in 1979 to replace Idi Amin’s government. It became the political framework for the post-Amin government.
Mwanza Declaration: A 1978 declaration by Tanzanian leaders committing the country to remove Idi Amin’s government. It marked Tanzania’s decision to pursue the war beyond recovering occupied territory.
Tanzanian–Ugandan relations: The political and diplomatic relationship between Tanzania and Uganda since their independence. Deteriorating relations explain why the border invasion escalated into a campaign to remove Amin.
David Oyite-Ojok: A Ugandan military officer and exile who became a senior commander in the Uganda National Liberation Army. He helped lead Ugandan forces fighting alongside Tanzania.
Ugandan Bush War: The 1981–1986 insurgency that brought Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Army to power in Uganda. The unstable postwar order preceded another struggle for national power.
Battle of Lukaya: A March 1979 battle in which Tanzanian and Ugandan exile forces repelled an attempt to halt their advance. Its outcome reopened the road north toward Kampala.
Ugandan exiles under Idi Amin: Ugandans who fled or were expelled during Idi Amin’s rule, including opponents who organized abroad. Tanzania’s hosting of Amin’s opponents made it a base for exile resistance.

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