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Uganda's President Museveni Mourns Foe

Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:55:18 PM
By HENRY WASSWA

A Police pallbearer carries a painting of the country's first prime minister and two-time President, Milton Obote, in front of his coffin draped in the Ugandan flag, Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 as his body arrives at Entebbe airport. Oboto died last week in a Johannesburg hospital aged 80.(AP Photo)KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni called for national reconciliation Thursday as he mourned a foe he has granted a state funeral, and said the spirit of forgiveness could even extend to notorious dictator Idi Amin.

"We should not squander an opportunity of reconciliation," Museveni said as he stood before of the casket of former President Milton Obote during a special session of parliament. Obote was to be buried Friday.

"May the soul of the late President Milton Obote, who is a longtime member of this parliament, rest in peace," Museveni said.


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