Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets

The president's son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.

Uganda military chief shuts media outlets, slams 'free press'

Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that he issued the order as he does not "believe in a free press." He is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has held his grip on power for decades.

'I do not believe in free press': Uganda military chief orders media shutdown of major outlets

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By TOI World Desk

Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets

Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered two leading media outlets closed, saying he does not believe in a free press and that journalists should be guided by government loyalists.

Uganda army chief shuts down media group amid widespread curb on free speech

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.

By RFI

'I don't believe in a free press!' Gen Muhoozi shuts down NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor

Armed security personnel surround Uganda’s leading independent media house

Uganda’s Daily Monitor, NTV forced off air after army chief orders closure

Uganda's leading independent media group says it is under "military siege" after the army chief - who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni - ordered the closure of TV stations, newspapers, and radio outlets.

By Clara Seshie