Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech
ONP Summary
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of several independent media outlets, including NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor, and Spark TV, accusing them of biased reporting and acting contrary to national interests. Military personnel were deployed to occupy the media organizations' offices. The shutdown is part of a broader government campaign restricting free speech and press freedom in the country.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize the military chief's explicit statement that he does not believe in free press, framing the shutdown as a direct rejection of democratic principles.
Moderate: Centrist outlets report the military occupation and shutdown of the outlets, while noting government accusations of hostile reporting and expressing concern about the implications for press freedom.
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[RFI] Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets.
This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni's son. ...