Bahrain articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Bahrain. According to Freedom House, the "2002 constitution gives the king power over the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities". Repression and a lack of democracy for the majority Shiite population is source of ongoing tension. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.

Bahraini People Protest Tear Gas Attacks

by DC Editors - March 29, 2012

Bahraini People Protest Movement Becoming Common Occurrence Against Dictatorship’s Repression

Bahrain Democracy Protesters March Across Island

by DC Editors - February 14, 2012

Sectarian Divide Plays Out in Cat and Mouse Games With Bahrain Democracy Protesters on Street

Bahrain Rocked by Protests Ahead of Anniversary

by DC Editors - February 11, 2012

Bahrain Rocked by Protests as the Arab Spring Conflict Ignored by US Media; Where is the Arab League Now?

Hunger Strike Over: Jailed Bahrain Democracy Dissidents

by DC Editors - February 8, 2012

Bahrain is Experiencing it’s Own Arab Spring; Bahrain Democracy Dissidents Ignored by US Media

EXCLUSIVE: Arab League Scams Syria People

by Adrian Tawfik - January 12, 2012

Tunisia, Egypt and soon Libya have proven Arabs can hold free and fair elections. But devious Arab League scams Syria to prevent democracy start for country

Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In China

Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In China (8/4/2022) - As citizens become weary of Beijing's harsh practices, a broad mortgage boycott is altering the…

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling (6/13/2022) - What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country,…

Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest

Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest (6/13/2022) - Opponents of Iran's despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using…

Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.

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Global Initiative To Free Political Prisoners Launched

Global Initiative To Free Political Prisoners Launched (3/27/2022) - Freedom House has begun a new campaign to free political prisoners around the world, with…

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military (9/23/2022) - Along with its military invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has imposed stringent press censorship in…

Who Belongs In The Club Of Democracies?

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Governments Embrace Internet Shutdowns As A Form Of Control

Governments Embrace Internet Shutdowns As A Form Of Control (9/8/2022) - The tendency toward digital authoritarianism is intensifying, with Sudan, Syria, Jordan and Jaipur serving as…

China Vastly Expands Use Of House Arrests Under Xi

China Vastly Expands Use Of House Arrests Under Xi (9/8/2022) - Xi Jinping has continued to firm his grip on power and society in China, his…

UN report on China’s rights abuses ‘a game changer’ for Uyghurs

UN report on China’s rights abuses ‘a game changer’ for Uyghurs (9/2/2022) - China has engaged in "severe human rights violations" against Uyghur Muslims that may constitute crimes…