Recent death or disappearance of three people in Turkey, Bulgaria and Mexico illustrates the growing dangers to reporters worldwide.
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.
Missing Saudi Journalist Was a Voice of Reform in Kingdom
59-year-old journalist and contributor to The Washington Post is feared dead, and Turkish authorities believe he was slain inside the Saudi Consulate.
Saudi Washington Post Contributor Disappears in Turkey
A Saudi journalist critical of the kingdom has gone missing after visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, raising concerns over his safety.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Imprisoned Saudi Human Rights Activists Need To Be Freed
Crackdown against human rights defenders and activists, including women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia shows no signs of letting up
Saudi Women Human Rights Defenders Still Imprisoned
UN human rights experts are urging Saudi Arabia to immediately release a number of women’s human rights defenders
Prosecutor Says 17 Detained in Case Against Saudi Women Activists
Crackdown targeted prominent women’s rights campaigners just weeks before the country lifts its ban on women driving
Saudi Arabia May Finally Outlaw Sexual Harassment
The kingdom’s Shura Council has approved the draft law, which will introduce a prison term of up to five years
Saudis Arrest Activists Who Campaigned for Women’s Right to Drive
Authorities have detained activists, including three of the country’s most prominent women’s rights campaigners
Cher bizarrely broadcasts support for jailed Saudi billionaire prince
Cher deciding to weigh in on power struggle within Saudi dictatorship is unusual position for an American celebrity