Rebel armies made up of his former soldiers plagued the government of his successor, Milton Obote, whose forces probably ended up killing as many people as Amin's had.
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The current kabaka's predecessor was driven into exile in 1966, when Milton Obote, a northerner and at that time the prime minister, ordered the army to attack his palace.
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But they are both being challenged by Miria Obote, widow of the late president, Milton Obote.