The Coup of 27 July 1985: Tito Okello Lutwa Takes Power in Uganda
By Zoomer Editorial
On 27 July 1985, Uganda experienced a significant turning point in its turbulent political history when General Tito Okello Lutwa seized power through a military coup. This event marked the fall of President Milton Obote’s second regime and ushered in a brief but impactful period of military rule that lasted until January 1986.
Background: A Nation in...