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The first major anti-Indian trade boycott emerged in 1959, foreshadowing an escalating pattern of violence. The social and political opposition grew, resulting in widespread resentment. After Uganda's independence in 1962, governmental policies increasingly marginalized Asian communities, creating a fraught relationship with local populations.
A Turning Point: The Rise of Idi Amin
The culmination of these socio-economic tensions came during the dictatorship of Idi Amin. His regime targeted the Indian community, which he portrayed as exploitative and disconnected from Ugandan society. In August 1972, Amin ordered the expulsion of 50,000 Asians, ignoring their contributions to the economy and the dangers such an exodus posed to national stability.