Court decision to order a Saudi crucifixion after beheading is sign of horrid state of rights
Middle East articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Arrest For Head of Egyptian Pro-democracy Movement
More trouble for Egyptian Pro-democracy April 6 Youth Movement as coordinator Amr Ali was arrested
Iran’s Khamenei Supports Parliamentary Vote For Nuke Deal
Ultimately, the Iran nuclear deal even though agreed upon by the 5 major global powers and Iran, is far from a done deal as the Iranian parliament is currently reviewing its content and there will be a fierce debate to see if the deal is, in their view, fair for Iran.
Lebanon You Stink Protests Return to Streets
Beirut residents frustrated with decline in government services are relaunching You Stink protests
Saudi Arabian Envoy to Lead UN Human Rights Panel
UN Human Rights body gets Saudi Arabian envoy leadership in setback for proponents of good work
Turkish Media Crackdown is Return to Dark Days
Arrests, government raids and anonymous threats have spiked during the Turkish media crackdown
Star Wars Jedi Religion is New Target of Turkey Censors
Something definitely wrong when Jedi religion becomes an issue of national political controversy
Turkish Journalism Crackdown Snags America’s Vice News
Growing concerns about fresh Turkish journalism crackdown ahead of controversial national polls
Only 16 Women Sign Up For Undemocratic Saudi Vote
Problems for chronically undemocratic Saudi Arabia’s publicity move allowing women in fake elections
Lebanese Youth Protest For a New System of Government
Chronic instability and endless poor governance have for too long been the bane of Lebanese youth