Growing Bahrain protests target discrimination against Shiite majority by oil 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.
Turkey to Shut Twitter as PM Warns Opposition
PM warns international community to stay out as he warns that Turkey to shut Twitter
Israel Approves New Settlements Amid Peace Talks
Municipality in Israel approves new settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip causing new controversy ahead of next round of Palestinian peace talks. Negotiations between the two resumed in July but did not produce any results.
Over 30 Celebrities Urge UN to Act for Syria’s Palestinians
Roger Waters, Sting, and Hugh Grant among all-star lineup of celebrities calling on the United Nations to act for Syria’s Palestinian civilians caught in some of worst violence of conflict
Turkey PM Taunts Rivals in Spiraling Crisis
Mass street protests target polarizing government ahead of elections as Turkey PM taunts rival
PM Committed to Turkey Facebook and YouTube Ban
Turkey Facebook and YouTube ban sign of worsening rights in once admired Turkey political system
Iran Dictatorship Increases Arrests of Human Rights Activists
Human rights groups fear for colleagues as Iran dictatorship increases arrests campaign
Turkey Signs Journalism Restrictions With Opposition Furious
Drama controversy surrounding embattled but defiant PM as Turkey signs journalism restrictions
Turkey PM’s Damaging Phone Call Controversy
Fresh controversy for scandal happy government in Turkey PM’s damaging phone call to his son
Malala Urges US Pressure on Syria Peace Efforts
Pakistan activist Malala Yousafzai calls for Obama to support Syria peace efforts and refugees