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Highjack of Entebe
History of Uganda
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| | 1976 | Amin Dada, Idi |  |
| June Entebe The hijackers agree to the release of non-Jewish and non-Israeli passengers and a transport plane, arranged by Amin, takes off and lands in Europe |
| 25th June Entebe Flight 139, the Air France Airbus hijacked from Athens is invited by Amin to stop at Entebbe International Airport in the city of Entebbe, 32 km from Kampala |
| 25th June Entebe The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amin's troops |
| July Entebe The success of the Israeli operation largely contributed to Amin's downfall, while increased resistance and sabotage operations cripple Uganda during his final years |
| 3rd July Entebe At midnight Israeli commandos attack the airport and free all but four of the hostages who are killed |
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