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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Uganda's leading independent media group, Nation Media Group, reported being under "military siege" on Sunday.
  • The army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, ordered the shutdown of NTV and the Daily Monitor newspapers, TV station, and radio outlets.
  • Kainerugaba stated he does not believe in a free press in Uganda, asserting that media should be guided by "cadres of the revolution" and will not reopen without his permission.

Uganda's prominent independent media conglomerate, Nation Media Group, announced it was under a "military siege" on Sunday following an order from the army chief to cease operations.

NTV and Moniter (sic) are being shut down from today!

— Muhoozi KainerugabaAnnouncing the shutdown of media outlets on X.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, declared on X that NTV and the Daily Monitor, both part of the Nation Media Group, were shut down. The Daily Monitor confirmed on X that armed soldiers were stationed outside its offices in the capital, Kampala, placing it under siege. Other affected outlets include Dembe FM, Spark TV, KFM, and The East African.

In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution.

— Muhoozi KainerugabaStating his views on press freedom in Uganda.

Kainerugaba expressed his views on the press, stating, "In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution." He further asserted that NTV and the Daily Monitor would not resume broadcasting without his explicit permission, adding, "From now on ALL media in Uganda will follow the rules!"

Both NTV and Moniter (sic) will not re-open without my permission... From now on ALL media in Uganda will follow the rules!

— Muhoozi KainerugabaSetting conditions for the reopening of media outlets.
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