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Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk RODNEY MUHUMUZA, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The military chief, who is also considered the de facto ruler of the East African country, issued the order.
In Uganda, a significant news organization has been shut down by order of the military chief. This action was taken to assert authority and ensure media compliance with rules. The military chief, who is also considered the de facto ruler of the East African country, issued the order.
Details of the shutdown are available from international news sources, including the Associated Press. The incident involves a major news platform in Uganda, with the military chief warning all media to follow the rules. Further information on this development can be found through news outlets such as Yourbasin, which provides updates on international events.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Uganda, a significant news organization has been shut down by order of the military chief. This action was taken to assert authority and ensure media compliance with rules. The military chief, who…
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