About 50,000 Asians were forced to leave the country in
1972, on the orders of former military ruler Idi Amin, who accused them of
"milking Uganda's money" . Ugandan
Asians have regained their prominent role in the country's economy, following
their mass expulsion more than four decades ago. When President Yoweri Museveni seized power in
1986, he encouraged the exiles to return. Now, despite making up less than 1%
of the population, they are estimated to contribute up to 65% of Uganda's tax
revenues.
Culled from BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-36132151
Imagin. The stone the builders rejected has become the corner stone. A lesson to mankind.
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