The glossy image presented in the title edited by President Aliyev’s daughter is in stark contrast to the country of those fighting for democracy, writes Milana Knezevic
Baku magazine and the tale of two Azerbaijans
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Russian media toes the anti-EU line on Ukraine
The coverage of Ukrainian protests in the Russian media suggests a centralised anti-EU message and has provoked outrage in Kiev. Alastair Sloan reports
China marks Mandela’s death with no mention of “freedom” or “democracy”
Chinese coverage of Nelson Mandela’s death has reflected the government’s new-found sympathy for Maoism, its rejection of democracy and its long-standing sensitivities over Tibet and Taiwan. Alastair Sloan reports
Gagging bill latest: It’s a bleak midwinter for Britain’s democracy
Fears for NGOs and free speech as UK’s Lobbying Transparency bill threatens to put kibosh on campaigning. Alex Stevenson reports
India: “Even the Supreme Court thinks my ‘lifestyle’ is illegal”
By reinstating a law banning gay sex, the Indian state is entering citizens’ bedrooms and infringing on their integrity and bodily autonomy, writes Sayan Bhattacharya
North Korea is deleting history
Tens of thousands of articles have disappeared down an Orwellian memory hole. Sybil Jones reports
South Africa: Cape Times in crisis as editor fired after corruption story
The sacking of a renowned journalist has sent shockwaves through the grieving country’s media. Christi Van Der Westhuizen reports
Who’s responsible for India’s anti-gay law?
Should judges or politicians tackle India’s archaic ban on sex “order of nature”? Mahima Kaul reports
Will Olympians defy their protest ban and stand up for gay rights at Sochi?
Athletes have used the Olympics to deliver political messages in the past, writes Milana Knezevic
Time to step up: The EU and freedom of expression
Time to Step Up: The EU and freedom of expression, looks at freedom of expression both within the European Union’s 28 member states and how this union defends freedom of expression in the wider world.