Uganda's conflict

Northern Ugandans live in constant fear of attacks

Tim Sebastian talks to Uganda's vice-president about the why his government has failed to end the conflict in the north of the country and prevent a number of serious human rights abuses.

An 18 year war between Ugandan rebels and the Kampala government has intensified - with a fresh series of civilian massacres in the north of the country.

At least 20 people were killed last month in an attack by Lord's Resistance Army rebels at a displaced people's camp in the north of Uganda.

Army troops assigned to protect the camp in Apac district were reported to have run away before the rebels launched their assault.

The rebels then burnt almost all the huts in the camp hosting 11,000 people.

Over a million people in northern Uganda are forced to live in camps for their own protection.

Gilbert Bukenya is Uganda's Vice President.

Tim Sebastian asks him why his administration has failed so spectacularly to keep its promises - and crush the insurgents?

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