New protest movement calling for democracy attacked by Bahrain dictatorship thugs paid oil
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 Media Censorship Out of Control
PM is accused of systematic and widespread Turkey media censorship amid increasing turmoil
Syria Dictatorship Jails Thousands in Massive Repression
Syria dictatorship jails thousands of political prisoners who face torture in massive jail system
The Ravages of War, Unchecked, Unbalanced
Together, we can stand up to tyrannical pursuit of ravages of war in favor of commitments to whole-world approaches of community and peace focused on ending conflict
Vast Changes in Store for Iraqi Kurdistan After Vote
Major party loses power as new reformist movement set to take power in Iraqi Kurdistan after vote
Bahrain Dictatorship Slammed for Crackdown on Opposition
Mass arrest of opposition Shiite representatives send chill throughout Bahrain dictatorship slammed by protests
Turkey Offers Democracy Reforms for Kurds
Turkey’s offer in peace talks hints at new era in absolutely critical relationship with hope of seeing democracy reforms for Kurds
Will Turkey Unveil Broad Election Reforms?
Broad election reforms could be on agenda as Turkey PM to give proposal for “democratization”
Iraqi Kurdistan Reformist Party in Big Win
Region of Iraqi Kurdistan reformist party overtake established dynasty in monumental vote
Iran President Faces Domestic Backlash for Peace Moves
New Iran President faces domestic backlash against plans to open relations with democratic world