The murder of Giulio Regeni: The politics of coverage

How coverage differs when it comes to Regeni and thousands of disappeared Egyptians. Plus, Malaysia's muzzled media.



On January 25, the day that marks the fifth anniversary of the 2011 uprising, Italian PhD student Giulio Regeni disappeared. Ten days later, his body was found in Cairo by the side of the road.

Regeni's death has made news globally. His photo has circulated around the world because, unlike the images of thousands of Egyptians who have come to similar fates, his has more political currency on the international news market.

The ensuing coverage has prompted a major diplomatic fallout - and also questions about those whose photos and stories have failed to make it onto our news bulletins.