Loujain and other activists were imprisoned in 2018 after defying the Saudi government’s ban on women driving.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Saudi Teenager Murtaja Qureiris 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.
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.
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.
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.
16 Countries Are Most ‘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.
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.