Salah Nasrawi believes that Iraq’s constitutional limbo is increasing the country’s already major political problems that threaten its democracy.
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.
Iran Tightens Grip On Internet Freedom
Iran’s parliament has passed new law imposing further limitations on internet users. The move has been slammed by civil rights activists.
Patterns of Torture in the United Arab Emirates
On 11 February 2022, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) launched a report entitled, “Patterns of Torture in the United Arab Emirates.”
Iran Expecting Protests To Get Bigger And More Frequent
Iran’s intelligence services are assessing the socio-political situation in the country and predict more widespread and frequent protests.
The Democratic Election In Gaza That No One Noticed
The Gaza Strip is notorious for all the wrong reasons, but the territory’s recent democratic elections went completely ignored.
Iran’s Crushing Of Protests Followed By Security State’s Growth
In the past year, protests among society have been increasing in number and size including among teachers, retirees, farmers, and workers.
Amnesty: Israel Maintains ‘System Of Oppression And Domination’
In a new report, Amnesty International accuses Israel of running an “apartheid” state. Israel has accused the rights group of antisemitism in response.
Hope For Democracy In Iraq Despite Political Violence
Iraq is at the crossroads in its democracy, with losers in recent elections resorting to violence in an attempt to overturn election results.
Bahrain Repression Marks Uprising Anniversary
In the midst of intense repression, Bahraini protestors honored the tenth anniversary of the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings.
Iranian Poet Dies In Prison After Being Detained
Iranian poet Baktash Abtin died after being arbitrarily detained. He is the latest victim of Iran’s repression of the freedom of expression