Turkey appears to be increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia over the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate.
Saudi Arabia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "political parties are forbidden, and organized political opposition exists only outside the country". Also see our articles on the Middle East and religion - a touchy subject for the Saudi royals.
Saudi Arabia Must Allow Access to Detained Women Activists
Sources said the torture of Saudi women activists may be ongoing. Saudi Arabia needs to immediately and credibly investigate the allegations.
Sean Penn Working on Documentary on Saudi Writer’s Death
A Turkish official says Sean Penn is in Turkey working on a documentary about the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Saudi Friend of Khashoggi Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm
Saudi friend sues Israeli surveillance firm, claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted and helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
A Great Nation That Does Not So Great Things
So why do we think of ourselves as a great nation? Is it because of our great economy? Is it because we call ourselves a Christian Nation? Should we, who call ourselves great, actually be great?
Khashoggi’s Death and the Politics of Profit
It is up to ordinary people like us to become more critically aware of the global political-economic systems that govern our lives. From that point on, the choice is ours to make – do we continue to condone it?
Growing Calls For Immediate Release of Saudi Women Activists
November 29, commemorates International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. 10 days before international signing of the Declaration on human rights defenders.
Senate Debating Ending US Military Support For Yemen War
The Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to move forward on a resolution ending U.S. military support to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
Detained Saudi Arabian Women Reportedly Tortured
Informed sources say Saudi interrogators tortured at least three of the Saudi women activists detained beginning in May 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.
After Khashoggi, Some Saudi Royals Turn Against Rising King
Some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming king.