People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
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.
47 Corpses and the New Saudi Dictatorship
Cries of anger across Shiite communities follow peaceful cleric’s execution by Saudi Dictatorship
Saudi Arabian Women Gain Limited Rights in Voting
A local vote where Saudi Arabian women participated is still a long way from democracy
Condemned Saudi Blogger on Hunger Strike in Jail
Protesting prison transfer, the condemned Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is refusing to eat
The Sad Lessons From the Arab Spring’s Collapse
Ethnic violence has led to a re-entrenchment of dictatorship following the Arab Spring’s collapse
Saudi Death Sentence For Democracy Protester Confirmed
Court upholds Saudi death sentence to include crucifying the Shiite leader for role in protests
Saudi Crucifixion Plans Draw International Condemnation
Court decision to order a Saudi crucifixion after beheading is sign of horrid state of rights
Saudi Arabian Envoy to Lead UN Human Rights Panel
UN Human Rights body gets Saudi Arabian envoy leadership in setback for proponents of good work
Only 16 Women Sign Up For Undemocratic Saudi Vote
Problems for chronically undemocratic Saudi Arabia’s publicity move allowing women in fake elections
On Syria and the Mediterranean Crisis
The unrest sparked by the Arab Spring, particularly within the conflict Syria, has fed a migrant crisis that has seen thousands die crossing the Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to reach Southern Europe.