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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Reasons why political Islam is a threat to democratic gains in Tunisia

By DC Editors - October 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Reasons why political Islam is a threat to democratic gains in Tunisia

Tunisia is the only Arab Spring country to enjoy democracy. However, it faces threats from political Islam fielded by regional neighbors like Saudi Arabia, UAE.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Middle East, Religion and Democracy, Saudi Arabia, Worldwide Corruption

Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Remain In Prison And On Trial

By DC Editors - June 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

Saudi women’s Rights Defenders Remain In Prison And On Trial

GCHR reiterates calls for Saudi Arabia to immediately free all human rights defenders who have been jailed for their advocacy for women’s rights.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

‘Joints Will Be Separated’: Grim New Details Of Khashoggi Murder

By DC Editors - June 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

'Joints Will Be Separated': Grim New Details Of Khashoggi Murder

Before journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, Saudi officials inside the building discussed dismembering a body.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Teenager Murtaja Qureiris Spared From Execution

By DC Editors - June 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Saudi Teenager Spared From Execution

A Saudi teenager who had been facing a possible death penalty for taking part in Shiite-led protests as a child will not be executed.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi Fiancee: World ‘Still Has Not Done Anything’

By DC Editors - May 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

Khashoggi Fiancee: World 'Still Has Not Done Anything'

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, says that she could not believe that no one has yet faced serious consequences for the crime.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Critics and Rights’ Activists Continues

By DC Editors - May 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Critics and Rights’ Activists Continues

Today marks the first anniversary of the arrests of several prominent women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia, a year of human rights in the Kingdom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia

Growing Concerns Over Saudi Arabia’s Rights Abuses

By DC Editors - May 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Growing Concerns Over Saudi Arabia’s Rights Abuses

The recent mass execution of dozens of Saudi citizens has drawn wide criticism from rights groups and governments around the world.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Lebanon, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

16 Countries Are Most ‘Egregious’ Violators of Religious Freedom

By DC Editors - May 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

US Watchdog: 16 Countries 'Egregious' Violators of Religious Freedom

An independent U.S. watchdog named 16 nations “countries of particular concern” for engaging in “systematic, egregious violations” of religious freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Central African Republic, Europe, Middle East, Nigeria, North Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Accepted at Michigan School Was Among 37 Beheaded

By DC Editors - April 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Saudi Accepted at Michigan School Was Among 37 Beheaded

Saudi Arabia’s beheading of 37 Saudi citizens Tuesday included young man who had been accepted for admission to Western Michigan University seven years ago.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Women’s Activist ‘Electrocuted And Waterboarded In Prison’

By DC Editors - April 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Saudi Women’s Activist ‘Electrocuted And Waterboarded In Prison’

A women’s rights activist has been waterboarded, electrocuted and threatened with rape while in prison in Saudi Arabia, her brother has claimed.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia

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