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EDL “terrorise” Legoland staff over Muslim family day out
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On FIFA, shirt message bans and controversy
Let’s just ban the controversy before it happens. It’s easier that way, Milana Knezevic writes
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Journalism nominees Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras
Greenwald and Poitras uncovered the biggest international story of 2013, using leaks from the USA’s National Security Agency to illuminate the breadth of online surveillance carried out by governments.
The fallout from Uganda’s anti-gay law has already begun
Amid threats of foreign aid cuts, there are claims within Uganda that the law is just a part of President Museveni’s political game, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa
Iran: Rouhani’s mixed messages on artistic freedom
The Iranian cultural sector hoped conditions would take a turn for the better when the more moderate Rouhani took over from hardliner Ahmadinejad. The reality is more complicated, writes Raha Zahedpour
Gambian journalist details his escape from Jammeh regime
Exiled Gambian journalist Omar Bah’s journey from his homeland to the United States is detailed in his memoir, Africa’s Hell on Earth. Buya Jammeh reports.
Ukraine pages blocked on “Russian Facebook”
Authorities have have banned 13 sites said to be promoting Ukrainian nationalist groups
Russia: Putin opponent Aleksei Navalny banned from the internet
The noted regime critic has been placed under house arrest
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Advocacy nominee Colectivo Chuhcan
The Colectivo Chuchan is a mental health pressure group campaigning to change the treatment of people within Mexico’s mental health institutions.
Penguin India’s pulping of controversial title roils authors
Indian authors and columnists have condemned Penguin India’s decision to pulp all remaining copies of American author Wendy Doniger’s controversial book. Mahima Kaul reports