Uganda's NTV and Daily Monitor say they are under 'military siege'
Uganda's military chief has ordered the shutdown of two major independent media outlets, including NTV and Daily Monitor.
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The Ugandan military chief has ordered the closure of two major media outlets. According to reports, NTV and Daily Monitor describe themselves as being under 'military siege.' Coverage from Bloomberg, Reuters, Politico, Al Jazeera, and the BBC emphasizes that the military chief is targeting independent media and major news platforms.
Future developments depend on the implementation of the shutdown orders and the status of the affected news organizations.
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Quick answers
Which media outlets are affected?
The shutdown orders target NTV and Daily Monitor.
Who issued the order?
The order was issued by Uganda's military chief.
How have the media outlets described the situation?
NTV and Daily Monitor say they are under 'military siege.'
Coverage (5)
- Ugandan Military Chief Shuts Down Main Independent Media Group Bloomberg.com · 7h ago
- Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets Reuters · 7h ago
- Ugandan army chief orders closure of major news platform Politico · 7h ago
- Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets Al Jazeera · 7h ago
- Uganda's NTV and Daily Monitor say they are under 'military siege' BBC · 7h ago
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