Idi Amin
Idi Amin
African country Uganda Lord from 1971 to 1979 Idi Amin. He was called the ‘Butcher of Uganda’ and was responsible for the deaths of 3 lakh people. Idi Amin is also accused of hijacking an Air France flight in 1979 along with then Libyan President Gaddafi. In 1978, Idi Amin launched a war against Tunisia. But he failed in Apur and incurred the wrath of the people. He fled the country and sought refuge in Saudi Arabia due to popular opposition. He died in 2003.
Mohammad Reza Balvi:
Mohammad Reza Balvi:
Shah of Iran The self-described Mohammad Reza Balvi ruled Iran from 1941 to 1979. A staunch supporter of America, he was the father of the White Revolution in Iran. His pro-American policy drew heavy criticism in Iran. In 1978, the Iranian Revolution was led by Ayatollah Khomeini. Due to popular uprising, Balvi fled the country and took refuge in Egypt. From there he traveled to Morocco and Bahamas. He eventually died in America
Ferdinand Marcos:
Ferdinand Marcos:
From 1965 to 1986 of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos was the Prime Minister and President. His regime came under heavy criticism due to allegations of corruption, suppressed freedom of the press, and many accusations were made against him, including the killing of opposition parties. Marcos left the country in 1986 due to popular protests. Died in America.
Fulgencio Bautista:
Fulgencio Bautista:
Fulgencio Batista ruled Cuba twice. During his first reign from 1933 to 1944, he is said to have given excellent administration. However, during his second term from 1952 to 1959, he was accused of misappropriating large sums of government money. The dictator-turned-dictator Batista contested the 1954 and 1958 elections alone. Then the revolution led by Fidel Castro fell. Fearing for his life, he took refuge in the Dominican Republic
Zayn al-Abidin:
Tunisia’s Sine al-Abidine was president from 1987 to 2011. He has been criticized for human rights abuses and suppression of democratic forces. He was also accused of drug trafficking. He fled the country to Saudi Arabia during the Arab Spring revolution. He was sentenced to life in prison in several cases for failure to appear in court in Tunisia. He died in 2019 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapakse
Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapakse
Gotabaya Rajapakse joined the Sri Lankan Army in 1971 and participated in many wars. During the Eelam War he served from the Ghajaya Force. Then he went to America and did vocational studies. In 2005, he served as Defense Secretary under his brother Mahinda Rajapakse government. He won the 2019 election and became the President of Sri Lanka. He left Sri Lanka due to popular opposition and went to Singapore via Maldives when Sri Lanka’s financial situation fell greatly.
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