Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech
29 Jun 2026, 04:57 GMT
Topic: Arms and Military Affairs
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606290010.html
[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.