He instructed envoys to focus on three demands: condemnation of Ugandan aggression, claims for compensation, and a renunciation of all claims to Tanzanian territory. Justification for Overthrowing Amin (April 1979) Idi Amin Flees Uganda | History | Research Starters - EBSCO
Nyerere famously remarked that when an aggressor enters your home, you do not negotiate; you remove them. He stated, "Do you negotiate with a burglar when he is in your house?". Julius Nyerere speaks on Idi Amin and Uganda (1979)
Following Amin’s invasion of the Kagera Salient in late 1978, Nyerere addressed the Tanzanian people in a speech noted for its rare display of intense anger. Key themes included: He instructed envoys to focus on three demands: