Papers from the International Conference on Internal Conflict in Uganda, held Sept. 21-25, 1987, at Makerere University, Kampala, and sponsored by International Alert, London, the Makerere Institute of Social Research, and the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:-Internal conflicts and their resolution : the case of Uganda / Kumar Rupesinghe -- The colonial roots of internal conflict / Samwiri Lwanga-Lunyiigo -- Is there a "Northern Question"? / A.G. Gingyera-Pinycwa -- Ethnic pluralism and political centralization : the basis of political conflict / Yoramu Barongo -- The constitution as a mediator in internal conflict / Abraham Kiapi -- Communal conflicts in the military and its political consequences / Dan Mudoola -- Paramilitarism and human rights / Edward Khiddu-Makubuya -- Ethnic conflict within the public service / Ijuka Kabumba -- The linguistic dimension of ethnic conflict / Ruth Mukama -- Uneven and unbalanced development : development strategies and conflict / Firimooni R. Banugire -- The land question and conflict / Apolo Nsibambi -- Internal conflict and its international context / Akiki B. Mujaju -- Britain and Uganda from Amin to Museveni : blind eye diplomacy / Oliver Furley -- Towards a stable peace in Uganda : conclusions and recommendations adopted by the final plenary session / general rapporteur, Oliver Furley.