'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press

Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 PM en source ↗

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Amnesty International has urged Uganda to end harassment of journalists after army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown amid a looming power shift.

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Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.