Last year’s opposition march at F1 races was politically damaging to super-rich dictatorship
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.
Iraq Begins Campaigning Month for National Vote
Violence rages as political parties in Iraq begins campaigning month for monumental national vote
Blocking Youtube and Twitter? Not a Big Deal
I spent hours everyday online. All of a sudden, the Chinese government was blocking YouTube. That content could not be found on any websites within the Great Firewall. I was depressed for a while, until I learnt the magic of VPN.
Why Turkey Blocked Access to Twitter and YouTube
In a statement released on Twitter, officials went onto say “We expect the government to restore access to twitter immediately so that its citizens can continue an open online dialogue ahead of the elections.” Elections take place in Turkey, today.
Local Vote Tests Turkey’s Fragile Democracy
PM Erdogan denounces opponents in characteristic attack as local vote tests Turkey
Obama Reaffirms Support for Saudi Dictators
Obama’s amicable trip shows oil still critical and support for Saudi dictators continues
Turkey Bans YouTube as War Drums Beat Over Syria
Extremely risky political situation with Syria conflict flaring as Turkey bans YouTube
Turkey’s Twitter Users Fight Back on Censorship
Major protest of Turkey’s Twitter users is gaining support from world community of Tweeters
Bahrain Protests Target Discrimination Against Majority’s Religion
Growing Bahrain protests target discrimination against Shiite majority by oil dictatorship
Turkey to Shut Twitter as PM Warns Opposition
PM warns international community to stay out as he warns that Turkey to shut Twitter