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News24 | ‘Under siege’: Uganda’s army chief clamps down on the press
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.
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AllAfrica
· Jun 29, 2026
Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech
[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.
The Namibian
· Jun 29, 2026
Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chief
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. The Daily Monitor newspaper says armed soldiers were stationed outside its headquarters in the capital Kampala and both NTV and [] The post Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chief appeared first on The Namibian.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 28, 2026
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.
Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 29, 2026
Why Gen. Salim Saleh Still Matters: The Quiet Hand Behind Uganda’s Seat of Power
When Uganda’s political temperature rises, one name quietly finds its way into the conversation—Gen. Salim Saleh. He rarely addresses the media. He hardly seeks the spotlight. Yet behind many of the country’s biggest political and security decisions, his fingerprints are often visible. That is because Saleh occupies a unique place in Uganda’s power structure. As [] The post Why Gen. Salim Saleh Still Matters: The Quiet Hand Behind Uganda’s Seat of Power appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
WAN-IFRA
· Jun 30, 2026
World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda
In the face of a military crackdown targeting independent media, WAN-IFRA has called on the government of Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, to honour constitutional guarantees and international standards protecting media freedom and the safety of journalists. The post World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda appeared first on WAN-IFRA.
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Related coverage for "News24 | ‘Under siege’: Uganda’s army chief clamps down on the press": AllAfrica — Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech. The Namibian — Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chief. MyJoyOnline — Uganda’s Daily Monitor, NTV forced off air after army chief orders closure. Watchdog Uganda — Why Gen. Salim Saleh Still Matters: The Quiet Hand Behind Uganda’s Seat of Power. WAN-IFRA — World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda