Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran, Uganda and forced expulsion: ‘Who is part of the nation and who is not?’
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- Mahmood Mamdani, expelled from Uganda in 1972, recounts the night before his departure when a professor visited his home, highlighting the personal impact of Idi Amin's policies on his family. Mamdani's decision to remain until the last moment underscores the emotional weight of forced expulsion and the complexities of national identity.
- This narrative is significant as it informs the mayoral campaign of Mamdani's son, Zohran, who is tackling issues of political belonging and identity in a contemporary context, reflecting on the historical injustices faced by communities affected by such policies.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
