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Civil strife in Sri Lanka : the UNP government 1989-94

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Union Place McCallum Books 1995Description: v,180 pISBN:
  • 9559136151
DDC classification:
  • WIJ 351
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This book begins with a succinct account of how Ranasinghe Premadasa emerged against heavy odds as the leader of the UNP. It describes his victory at the 1988 Presidential election, and the establishment of a highly personalized regime. The conflict with the Tigers is described, as well as the emergence of opposition within his own party that led to an attempt at impeachment.

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