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.

Arab Spring to Saudi Arabia? Protest For Democracy

February 10, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rich Kingdom Sees Shiite Protest Over Discrimination and Dictatorship as Many Consider Implication of Moving Arab Spring to Saudi Arabia’s Oil Soaked Nation

EXCLUSIVE: Arab League Scams Syria People

January 12, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

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

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