Ugandan Military Chief Orders Shutdown of Independent Media Amid Crackdown
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of major independent media outlets, deploying soldiers to enforce closures amid a government crackdown. He declared opposition to free press and threatened further arrests, while also expressing strong pro-Israel sentiments. The move intensifies concerns over authoritarian rule under President Museveni and his son’s rising influence.
- 01Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba orders closure of major independent media outlets.
- 02Soldiers deployed outside media headquarters in Kampala to enforce shutdowns.
- 03Kainerugaba rejects free press, claiming authority to close any media at will.
- 04Opposition and rights groups accuse him of enforcing authoritarian regime under President Museveni.
- 05Kainerugaba expresses strong support for Israel and offers military assistance.
- 06He later hinted at talks to reopen some media outlets with European allies.
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