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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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Arab League Scams Syria People
Tunisia, Egypt and soon Libya have proven Arabs can hold free and fair elections. But devious Arab League scams Syria to prevent democracy start for country