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Uganda's NTV and Daily Monitor say they are under 'military siege'

Ugandan military leadership has ordered the immediate shutdown of the nation's primary independent media group.

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The Ugandan military chief has issued an order to shut down the Daily Monitor and NTV. Staff members at these outlets have reported being under a military siege as the directive is enforced.

Coverage from Bloomberg, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Politico, and the BBC highlights the military's direct involvement in the closure of these media platforms. Reports focus on the administrative and operational halt of the news organizations.

Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the shutdown or the legal justifications behind the military chief's orders. Future updates remain pending regarding the status of the affected journalists and the impact on the organizations' operations.

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Quick answers

Which organizations are affected?

NTV and the Daily Monitor are the media outlets reported to be under shutdown.

Who ordered the shutdown?

The order was issued by the Ugandan military chief.

What is the current status of the buildings?

Outlets report they are currently under military siege.

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Uganda NTV Daily Monitor Media Military

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