An interesting post looks at the resurgence of democracy protests. Using key examples, it highlights what protesters are doing to avoid conflict.
Middle East articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for democracy in the troubled Middle East where vast cultural change and persistent political violence cry out for democracy. Also see our World Democracy section and our articles on the ongoing Arab Spring.
Democracy Digest: “Arab Spring 2.0? Understanding the New Wave of Protests”
Arab spring 2.0 has seen smarter protesters seeking new goals and using new means to achieve regional changes. Here’s what’s different this time.
Breaking: two weeks of protests lead to Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation
Breaking: following two weeks of unyielding protests against misrule and corruption, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri tabled his resignation today.
Iraq Protests: “Security Forces Use Excessive Force Despite Government Promises”
Iraqi security forces fired tear gas canisters into crowds, killing at least eight protesters, during demonstrations in Baghdad on October 25, 2019.
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in US Raid
Trump made a formal public statement Sunday in which he announced that ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, had been killed in US raid in northwest Syria.
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday, as thousands of people attended demonstrations in several cities across the country.
A Government Plan to Address Grievances of Protesters in Lebanon Falls Short
A Whatsapp tax sparked by protests in Lebanon last week. Government has enacted a plan to tackle grievances but HRW’s Lama Fakih argues they fall short.
Lebanon: protesters ask for fall of regime and investigation into corruption
Following a Whatsapp tax Lebanese pursued protests Friday over mismanagement of crisis and political corruption. They demand the fall of the Hariri regime.
Reasons why political Islam is a threat to democratic gains in Tunisia
Tunisia is the only Arab Spring country to enjoy democracy. However, it faces threats from political Islam fielded by regional neighbors like Saudi Arabia, UAE.
Iran: Schools Shut Out Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities face discrimination and significant barriers in getting an education in Iran, HRW and the Center for Human Rights in Iran said.