...People with absolute power can either have a positive influence over society and make positive changes to the world, or the detrimental kind resulting in catastrophic loss of human life causing anarchy within societys. Some leaders with absolute power have used their power to change the world and inspire freedom and independence; other leaders have been positively evil and have used their power for influence, personal gain and notoriety. This essay will consider both points of view relating to how it affects the human lives and what effect it has on the society. Idi Amin was best known for his brutal regime and crimes against humanity while in power as President of Uganda from 1971-1979. In his time as leader he sent out killing squads to hunt down and murder those opposed to his views, which included people from every order and rank, including journalists, lawyers, homosexuals and students. He also expelled all Asians from Uganda in 1972. He then soon became known as the “Butcher of Uganda” for his brutality. It is believed that 300,000 people were killed during his presidency. He was once known to of said “You cannot run faster than a bullet” and this just is an example of his evil mind. A further example of a leader using he’s powers in a fatal grievous manner was Kim Jong-IL who was a dictator from North Korea who starved and tortured his people. 200,000 prisoners were held in labour camps, when they were too weak to work as they had been starved, he would either torture...
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...GULU UNIVERSITY THE NORTHERN QUESTION BY HENRY EGYEYU Tel No: +256774366667/+256794366667/+256714366667/+256754366667 THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE NORTHERN CONFLICT IN UGANDA The origins of the wider northern Ugandan conflict may be sought among deeper issues that lie hidden beneath the surface of the day-to-day conflict with the LRA These root causes, which underlay the initial UPDA and other rebellions, are critical since they have never been resolved and if left unaddressed may again re-surface and cause renewed violence. Yet, although most commentators agree on the existence of deep-rooted causes, there is no consensus on what they are or, consequently, how to resolve the situation. Gersony emphasizes the “ghosts of the Luwero Triangle” that haunt an Acholi people who lost economic and political influence following Museveni’s rise to power, but a recent report by the Human Rights and Peace Centre, Makerere University (HURIPEC) argues that it was the NRM that initiated an ethnic war against northerners even before the events in the Luwero Triangle. These and other rival analyses can create difficulties for conflict resolution efforts, as key actors seek a clear idea of the issues to address. A more thorough investigation of these root causes is essential, particularly at a time when there is renewed hope that the conflict may soon be resolved and the deeper causes dealt with comprehensively. Based on field interviews and an analysis of the available literature,...
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...rest at night; I will make sure that you sleep on top of me in the top up stairs of my mansion completely so that you can enjoy all the gravity of fresh air.“But now am sorry because I have to tell you that I have made a short call on you only. But next time I shall make a long call on you to last the whole moon completely. Thank you very much to allow me to undress you completely before these extinguished ladies under gentlemen sir.Lastly but not list, I ask the band to play our international anthem of the republic of Uganda and also the British international anthem…Your majesty sir, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and from the bottoms of all the people of Uganda .With this few words I thank you Sir. | Esther Nasikye, Idi Amin This post was written by: Esther Nasikye - who has written 76 posts on ChangeWaves. Contact the author 9 Comments For This Post 1. ??? Says: April 1st, 2011 at 9:07 am I would just like to let ufo know how much I learn from your website Bookmarked book , be back fast for some more good articles. 2. Muhammad Fahad Says: April 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm Hiya!! Mate, I really think ye is...
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...Movie Analysis: Rocket Singh Name of the movie: ROCKET SINGH: Salesman of the year, Language: Hindi ( English subtitles), Director: Shimit Amin, Writer: Jaideep Sahni. Analysis perspective: Business growth, Service Marketing and Sales growth perspective. Question No 1: Indentify the core service philosophies of the companines AYS and Rocket sales corporation. Answer: Rocket Sales Corporation’s core service values: 1. Never tell lie to clients, even if the order is lost. If require lose the order but not the client’s trust, 2. Believe in service more than sales, because the company that provides service, sells more, 3. Even if the client asks never offer a bribe. Don’t take such a order where clients asks for a bribe. 4. Don’t promise a delivery date that can’t be fulfilled. Whatever date will be promised, make the delivery on that date at whatever cost, 5. Be always available for the client; day or night 6. Less profit, ( 26,000 instead of 32,000 ) 7. Fellow feelings, 8. Honesty, 9. Dedication, 10. Team effort. Everybody is partners not employees. 11. Value partners before taking any strategic decision ( such as selling the company), 12. Core competencies are: Hands (labor), Brain (Idea), Clients ( Consumer’s trust) and people ( Partners), 13. Entrepreneurship attitude and leadership quality of Harprit Singh. AYS’s core service values: 1. Bribe the clients to get order, 2. Never give...
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...History: Birth and Childhood: The exact date when Idi Amin was born remains unknown till date, yet most experts and sources concur that Amin was born somewhere around the mid-1920s. At a very young age Amin’s father abandoned his family, leaving young Idi Amin to be raised by his mother’s family in a rural farming town situated in North east Uganda [1]. In 1940 Amin (who was a Muslim) joined an Islamist school in Bombo, yet due to family constraints and his lack of interest in schooling meant that after a few years Amin left school after fourth grade [2]. Military Career: In 1946 Amin joined the British colonial army. Even though promotions for black Africans in the British colonial army were limited, Amin’s natural athletic build ensured that he was steadily promoted since his enlistment [3]. In 1961 Amin became a Lieutenant in the army; it was extremely rare for a native Ugandan to become an officer. There was only one other Ugandan who was also an officer like Amin, and thus when a year later in 1962 when Uganda got independence from Britain, Amin was one the the senior most officers in the new countries army [4]. By 1964 Amin became the deputy commander of the Ugandan army and when in 1966 Milton Obote became Prime Minister, Amin was placed in charge of all the armed forces and achieved the rank of colonel [5]. * [1], [2], [3] : Guweddeko, Fred (12 June 2007). "Rejected then taken in by dad; a timeline". The Monitor. Archived from the original on 12 June 2007...
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...Double Faces A compare/Contrast Essay Ayman Mohammad Writing Studies 101 Ms. Sana Sayed March 12 2014 Double Faces “There is a deep inside each one of us, one ‘belonging’ that matters, our profound truth, in a way, our essence’ (Amin Maalouf, 2012, p. 66). These were some few words explaining what every ones true identities are and how Maalouf strongly believes that each and every one of us must scout deep down inside of ourselves to seek for our true uniqueness and for our pure individualities. This is not an easy task for anyone. Firoozeh Dumas, another author had to face the consequences of her actions when she impersonated dual identities. Although Amin Maalouf and Firoozeh Dumas are similar in having dual identities, they differ becuase Firoozeh moved to America while Amin flew off to France, and because Firoozeh changed her name while Amin kept his. Amin and Firoozeh had to impersonate dual identities in order to fit into their new society. Dumas had to embody another identity for her to be able to meet the requirements of the American society. Trouble was around the corner waiting for her to show up and neither she, nor her family expected that they would ever face problems concerning their names, raise, and origin. For instance, Dumas had to deal with the consisting mockery regarding her awkward name, as the kids in her fifth grade used to call her “Ferocious” instead of Firoozeh. Furthermore, Dumas’s brothers Farshid and...
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