Uganda's leading media outlets say they are under 'military siege'
Uganda's leading media outlets reported being under 'military siege' on Sunday after army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered their closure. Armed soldiers were stationed at the Daily Monitor's headquarters in Kampala, leading to NTV and Spark TV being taken off air. Kainerugaba's actions raise concerns over press freedom in a country with a history of media repression.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 10:11 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 10:20 UTC
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