Israel and Palestine ceasefire allows count of losses from Gaza conflict pointless from the start
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 Revolutionary Guards Face Political Pressure to Reform
President Rouhani urged to increased pressure on Iran Revolutionary Guard organization
Antisemitism on Rise in Europe
The anti-Jewish protest began on Sunday in the French capital of Paris in which Palestinians clashed with riot police in support of Palestinians in the Gaza strip. In a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin on Tuesday, one sign said “Jew cowardly pig, come out and fight”.
MPs Vote for President to Save Iraq From Collapse
Parliament votes for first time to choose President amid bid to save Iraq from collapse
Pointless Israel-Palestine Conflict Rips Families Apart
Struggles and divisions in family with both Jewish and Palestinian heritage reveals the deeper scars left by decades of war in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict
127 Years in Jail for Criticizing Iran on Facebook
Facebook posts criticizing Iran government lead to decades in jail for young writers
Seeking Submissions for Seven Dictators Competition
Ending Jan 1, the Seven Dictators Competition is free to enter for playwrights worldwide
Saudi Human Rights Leader Awarded 15 Years in Jail
Good people jailed in Saudi Arabia. Also, how to further erode any pretext of Saudi human rights.
Iraqi Kurds See Independence Vote as Months Away
Leadership of Iraqi Kurds see independence as increasingly likely as central government weakens
World’s Dissidents Using Tor Plugins to Stay Online
Increase in dissidents using Tor plugins for anonymity is keeping web free from government eyes