Today in History: Obote overthrown for second time

The announcement was made over Radio Uganda at about midday. Gen. Lutwa was sworn in as president shortly after the announcement.

Today in History: Obote overthrown for second time

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

UGANDA'S HISTORY

On July 27, 1985, a military coup staged by Brigadier Bazilio Olara Okello resulted into the overthrow of President Milton Obote and Lt. Gen. Tito Okello- Lutwa being declared

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Today in History: Obote overthrown for second time

The announcement was made over Radio Uganda at about midday. Gen. Lutwa was sworn in as president shortly after the announcement.

Today in History: Obote overthrown for second time

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