The world community’s “chilling complacency toward wide-scale human rights violations” emboldened governments to commit “appalling” violations.
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 Must Clarify Status of ‘Corruption’ Detainees
Saudi Arabia announced an end to its high-profile anti-corruption campaign on January 31, 2019, but some of those rounded up remain in detention.
Senators Demand to Know More About Saudi Journalist’s Killing
Rep. and Democratic members of the U.S. Senate asked the Trump administration Thursday to tell them more about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Google, Apple Face Calls to Pull Saudi App for Monitoring Wives
Google, Apple face calls to pull app that allows Saudi men to monitor and control female relatives should be removed from online stores.
Saudi Woman Human Rights Defender Placed in Solitary Confinement
Credible reports received by the GCHR, woman human rights defender Al-Sadah was returned to solitary confinement in a security prison in Saudi Arabia.
Human Rights and Media Groups Demand Justice for Khashoggi
Human Rights and Media Freedom groups demands Congress and the Trump Administration to take immediate concrete steps to pursue justice for Jamal Khashoggi.
UN Outlines How Saudi Arabia Undermined Khashoggi Probe
A U.N. human rights expert said Thursday that Saudi Arabia undermined Turkey’s efforts to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Unexpected Dangers That Face Fleeing Saudi Women
New reporting from Australia sheds light on the risks Saudi women face fleeing abuse, discrimination, or repression to seek safety in another country.
10 Good Reasons Why Women Flee Saudi Arabia
Women face systematic discrimination, are exposed to domestic violence under the male guardianship system and have few places to turn when they face abuse.
Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Being Tortured in ‘Palace of Terror’
Brother of jailed Saudi activist Loujain Alhathloul has detailed in CNN the abuse his sister has allegedly endured a basement she calls palace of terror.