Sentenced to 1000 lashes of whip in Saudi Arabia, Raif Badawi’s family hopes for news of clemency
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.
1000-Lash Punishment for Peaceful Saudi Blogger
Despite growing international outcry, Saudi blogger to be whipped 1000 times in threat to his life
Saudi-Swede Relations Turn Sour Over Human Rights
Expelling of ambassador marks the latest low point for Saudi-Swede relations amid human right spat
Saudi Activist Loujain Hathloul Arrested Driving Female
Loujain Hathloul arrested driving female with brother as passenger in Saudi Arabia rights protest
Saudi Human Rights Leader Awarded 15 Years in Jail
Good people jailed in Saudi Arabia. Also, how to further erode any pretext of Saudi human rights.
Obama Reaffirms Support for Saudi Dictators
Obama’s amicable trip shows oil still critical and support for Saudi dictators continues
Law Will Legalize and Institutionalize Saudi Dictatorship
Many observers warn law signifies move to institutionalize Saudi dictatorship refusing any reform
Nation Denounced for Jailing Saudi Democracy Tweeter
Jailing Saudi democracy tweeter who called for constitutional monarchy is normal abuse of system
Saudis Export Violent Extremism With Oil Money Still
Wealthy oil dictatorship of Saudis export violent extremism and fundamentalism abroad for decades
Crisis as 100,000 Ethiopians Sent Home by Saudis
Ethiopians sent home from Saudi Arabia in massive numbers flood unprepared cities like Addis Ababa