A year after the death of imprisoned Saudi activist Abdullah al-Hamid, NGOs call for accountability and release of rights defenders.
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.
Changing Tactics Of Saudi Government Lobbying In The US
Saudi Arabia has not, and will not, attempt to deliberately harm US shale oil producers, according to a Saudi lobbying group.
Fears For Health Of Imprisoned Saudi Rights Defender
Health of Saudi rights defender Mohammed al-Qahtani, incarcerated after testing positive for Covid-19 is a source of concern.
Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?
If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.
The Only Stable Saudi Arabia Is a Democratic Saudi Arabia
Release by the Biden admin of the report naming MBS as key suspect in Khashoggi’s assassination, was a welcome move toward justice.
Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry: Between Glitz And Censorship
It was a cinematic revolution that would have hit the screens, if any, when in 2018 Saudi Arabia lifted the ban on cinema after 35 years.
Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Defender Upheld in Court
Loujain al-Hathloul is a human rights lawyer who should be respected for her nonviolent advocacy in Saudi Arabia, not labelled terrorist.
Will Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton Stand for Saudi Rights?
Lewis Hamilton asked to reconsider participation in the upcoming race being hosted in Saudi Arabia in 2021.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Should Be Immediately Released
Although Loujain al-Hathloul has been released several other women’s rights defenders remain arbitrarily detained by the Saudi government.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from jail a week ago after 1001 days in detention but risks returning to prison.