JapanThe Ugandan army chief has ordered the shutdown of Nation Media Group's television station NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor newspaper, according to a series of posts on X. These outlets are among the country's most prominent independent media organizations. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the military and media in Uganda. The closure raises concerns about press freedom and the independence of the media in the region. The army chief did not provide specific reasons for the shutdown but indicated that the stations would remain closed until further notice.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on the shutdown of media outlets by the Ugandan army chief without overtly favoring any side. It does not include commentary, opinion, or biased language, and simply relays the information provided by the army chief.
