In dramatic turn, Syria refugees pouring into Iraq only years after the flow had gone other way
Iran articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Iran. Iran is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "most powerful figure in the government is the supreme leader and violent repression of dissent is routine". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
She’s Just Too Gorgeous for Government Work
It is believed that ravishing Iranian beauty is so attractive that religious authorities in Iranian dictatorship have said she’s just too gorgeous for serving in government office
Call for Peace Movement Rally in Washington
Peace Movement Rally: We need millions of Peace Movement activists to gather in Washington D.C.
Another MP Supports Iranian Political Prisoners Freedom
Thousands of Iranian political prisoners freedom denied for support of democracy in vile prisons
Dictatorship in Major Iran Political Reshuffle
Many questions arise out of latest major Iran political reshuffle at highest level of dictatorship
Iran and Sudan Support Dictators Across Africa
Africa’s rebels get help from Iran and Sudan dictatorships that support dictators across Africa
Do Iranian Elections Offer Peace Chance With West?
Democratic world holds hopes for moderation after positive Iranian elections offer peace chance
Unity at Iranian Democracy Activist Paris Conference
In midst of controversial elections, Iranian democracy activist Paris Conference seeks new actions
Hapless Ahmadinejad Makes Way for New Faces
Iran’s outgoing PM Ahmadinejad has accomplished little for democracy
Political Cartoonists Face Persecution in Iran
Iran election reflected by new generation of political cartoonists who must tread carefully to avoid attention from suspicious dictatorship