States vs media: East African Press Councils call for an end to 'hostility'
The East African Press Councils have condemned the recent government-led shutdown of several media outlets in Uganda. The councils argue that such actions violate constitutional rights and promote self-censorship among journalists.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing tension between state power and press freedom in East Africa, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has called for a de-escalation of the hostility and exchanges between the media and governments in the region.
The framing prioritizes press freedom and human rights, which is a standard liberal-democratic perspective on media-state relations.
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