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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.

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

The Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension. Western sanctions remain in place, limiting the impact of the decision.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Syria

A Path Toward Judicial Independence In Lebanon

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Path Toward Judicial Independence In Lebanon

Judicial independence in Lebanon faces major obstacles, including political interference and corruption in the judiciary.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Lebanon, Middle East

Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown

Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents

Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia Is Europe's Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East

Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests

The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports federations worldwide.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents

Charlie Hebdo Caricatures Iran’s Mullahs

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Key Iran Labor Sectors Launch Major Strikes

The satirical weekly is publishing a special issue on Wednesday, January 4, mocking Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in support of the protests…

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iran, Middle East, Political Artwork

Iran Urged To Free Baha’i Poet Wrongfully Imprisoned

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Economy As The ‘Next Trigger’ For Iran Protests

The award-winning author was accused of placing Iranian national security at risk, although there is no evidence to back up this claim.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iran, Middle East, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

Iranian Protesters Call For Three-Day Strike As Pressure On Regime Builds

December 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Iranian State media has denied claims that the “morality police” were shut down as a result of the killing of Mahsa Amini.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East

Key Iran Labor Sectors Launch Major Strikes

December 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Key Iran Labor Sectors Launch Major Strikes

More than three months into anti-state protests across Iran that state security forces have been unable to crush despite the use of lethal force.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Middle East

Iran Arrests Protest-Supporting Footballer Voria Ghafouri

December 2, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iran Arrests Protest-Supporting Footballer Voria Ghafouri

Iranian security forces have arrested popular football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of “tarnishing the reputation of the national team”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Middle East

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