Uganda’s leading media outlets report that they are being shut down and face military pressure in Kampala. Daily Monitor says its offices in the capital are under “military siege” after soldiers surround its headquarters, as part of a crackdown. The outlet also reports that the wider operations of Nation Media Group are affected, with other NMG outlets stopped.
BBC News reports that NTV and Daily Monitor state their offices are under siege. NTV and Spark TV also go off air, according to the reports, with the shutdown orders attributed to Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi. The actions are described by the outlets as being carried out through troop movements and direct orders to broadcasters.
The reports focus on the sudden cessation of broadcasts and the presence of soldiers around media premises. Both outlets frame the developments as coordinated measures aimed at shutting down their operations in Kampala. No official government justification is included in the provided reports.
