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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.

Iran’s Doctors Have Joined The Uprising

November 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iranian Secret Committee 'Punished Celebrities Over Dissent'

Protest over a woman’s death over hijab rule spread have persisted in Iran since September. Doctors have joined in the demonstrations.

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

Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression

November 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression

After a decade of human rights violations, Bahrain’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 12, are taking place amid repression.

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

Families Of Iran’s Detained Protesters Under Pressure

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The ongoing nationwide anti-government demonstrations pose one of the biggest challenges to Iran’s clerical regime since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. 

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

Iran’s Universities Under Spotlight As Protests Persist

November 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down

Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.

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

Iran Protests Escalate As Crackdown Continues

October 27, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

People protested in front of government buildings in a north-west Iranian city after one of the biggest nights yet of demonstrations.

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

Fatah, Hamas Sign Deal With Hope For Elections

October 17, 2022 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Palestinian factions signed a reconciliation deal in Algiers on Thursday, vowing to hold elections by next October in their latest attempt to end rift.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran

October 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iran Acknowledges 'Tens Of Thousands' Detained In Protests

The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.

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

Arabs Believe Economy Is Weak Under Democracy

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arabs Believe Economy Is Weak Under Democracy

After fighting for democracy during the Arab Spring, Arabs in North Africa, Middle East seem to think the economy suffers under democracy.

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

In Israel’s Dysfunctional Democracy, The Rabbis Reign

June 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Israel's Dysfunctional Democracy, The Rabbis Reign

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox MPs aren’t true public servants but rather soldiers for their Rebbes exposing people to COVID agony and death.

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

After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?

May 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?

Lebanon has been facing political upheavals in recent years. The question is whether elections can fix and stabilize its politics.

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

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