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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.

Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry: Between Glitz And Censorship

March 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Artwork, Saudi Arabia

Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Defender Upheld in Court

March 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Will Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton Stand for Saudi Rights?

February 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, England, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Should Be Immediately Released

February 24, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free

February 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

1000th Day in Prison For Saudi Rights Activist al-Hathloul

February 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Rights Activist al-Hathloul

Loujain and other activists were imprisoned in 2018 after defying the Saudi government’s ban on women driving.

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

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

October 5, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power

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

June 29, 2019 by DC Editors 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

June 21, 2019 by DC Editors 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

June 18, 2019 by DC Editors 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

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