Idi Amin in coma?

Title
Idi Amin in coma?
Genre
News report
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1977
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Duration
00:01:56
Description
Report on speculation that President Idi Amin of Uganda is in a coma following an operation. Is this another of his elaborate hoaxes or an attempt to divert attention from the execution of 15 men later today and make him unavailable to revoke the sentences? Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
None Identified
Keywords
Uganda; Idi Amin; Presidents; Executions

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LBC/IRN, "Idi Amin in coma?". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0007600085005 (Accessed 01 May 2026)