President Hadi took power during Arab Spring protests, now firing old guard generals: Slow motion Yemen Arab Spring continues with no elections scheduled
Arab Spring articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Arab Spring was the revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests in the Arab world following the banner of one man in Tunisia, began on 17 December 2010 with the Tunisian Revolution. Popular protests took place in many countries including Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen.
Women in Arab World Struggle to Gain Their Rights
Arab Spring has brought hope that moderation of harsh laws on women might be possible
Struggle to Secure Tunisia Gains From Arab Spring
Nation continues to fight to secure Tunisia gains despite crisis left over from dictatorship felled by Arab Spring
Arab Spring Democracies Struggle With Dictatorship’s Leftovers
Violence and persistent divisiveness in Arab Spring democracies threaten to scuttle transition. Democracy must come from negotiation and compromise
Egypt Approaches Referendum With High Polarization
Egypt’s democracy transition is having a difficult time building any unity in Arab giant
Morocco Political Turmoil Testing Stagnant Dictatorship
Morocco political turmoil as Arab Spring pressures build: Morocco’s “king” remains ruler of country frozen without economic prospects, Morocco continues to see political instability in Arab Spring pressures
Protests Against Sudan Dictatorship Continue to Grow
Khartoum protests against Sudan dictatorship continue call for “revolution” against violent and genocidal regime – Sudan dictatorship in new crisis of student led protest movement
Remains of Crony Capitalism of Mubarak Plagues Egypt
Egypt’s economy is very weak after decades of crony capitalism of Mubarak – If Egypt is to emerge democratic, its economy must be fixed
Kuwait Arab Spring Democracy Protests Continue
Kuwait government continues to resist democratic reforms demanded by opposition
Lebanon Peace Activists Watch Syria Developments Closely
Lebanon peace activists work for nation that has been rocked by the civil war across the border in Syria – Lebanon religious tensions reflected in larger Syria as war turns more violent