Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
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"I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution."
— Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba , Executive
"Both NTV and Daily Monitor would not re-open without my permission."
— Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba , Executive
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NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
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