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Yoweri Museveni

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Yoweri Museveni has served as the ninth President of Uganda since 29 January 1986, after leading the National Resistance Army during the 1980-1986 Ugandan Bush War. He earlier took part in the 1972 invasion against Idi Amin, formed the Front for National Salvation in 1973, and fought alongside Tanzanian forces in the war that overthrew Amin, before leading the armed rebellion that culminated in his seizure of power at the Battle of Kampala.

Facts
Classification
Political Role
9th President of Uganda 1
Political Role
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement 1
Gender
Male 2
Birth Year
1944 2
Birth Date
1944-09-15 2
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Source Yoweri Museveni (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Yoweri Museveni - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
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2. Yoweri Museveni (Wikipedia)
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  • Lead section
    Museveni's government has long been widely considered to be dictatorial, with political parties being effectively
  • Infobox, Born field
    15 September 1944
  • Entity description, gender reference sentence
    He earlier took part in the 1972 invasion against Idi Amin, formed the Front for National Salvation in 1973, and fought alongside Tanzanian forces in the war that overthrew Amin, before leading the armed rebellion that culminated in his seizure of power at the Battle of Kampala.
  • Heads: Museveni Administration, Infobox, office title
    9th President of Uganda
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