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Military chief orders shutdown of media outlets in Uganda
The military chief of Uganda has ordered the closure of two major media outlets. This action has raised concerns about press freedom in the country. (sources: dw, aljazeera, bbc)
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Modern Action Briefing
Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued the shutdown order, stating his disbelief in a free press. Military personnel have been deployed to the affected media offices.
- Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the military chief, ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.
- The media outlets reported that their offices are under military control.
- Kainerugaba expressed his views against the concept of a free press.
Why it matters
The shutdown of these media outlets raises significant questions about the state of press freedom in Uganda.