Since 2015 Saudi Arabia has been waging a war on Yemen so brutal that the country is now experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis on earth.
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.
UN Khashoggi Investigator Meets With Turkish Officials
Turkey’s foreign minister mets with U.N. judicial expert investigating murder of Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara calls for an international inquiry.
Tortured Saudi Arabian Political Dissidents Remain Imprisoned
Saudi authorities should allow independent international monitors to enter Saudi Arabia and meet with detainees, including those who have alleged torture.
Turkey to Launch International Investigation of Khashoggi Killing
Turkey is planning to launch an international investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and will take further steps in coming days.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Travels to Canada for Asylum
Eighteen-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun was greeted by Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland as she arrived from Thailand in the Canadian city of Toronto.
Saudi Teen Safe in Thailand, For Now
The father and brother of a Saudi teenager who was detained in Bangkok after fleeing a family she claims will kill her are, according to police.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Under UN Care in Thailand
Thai authorities says Saudi woman was stopped in Thailand as she tried to flee to Australia to seek asylum is under the care of the U.N. refugee agency.
Saudi Women Given Right to Know Аbout Divorce
In a new breakthrough in women’s rights, Saudi men will no longer be able to divorce without the knowledge of their wives.
Advocates Demand Access to Women Jailed in Saudi Arabia
Some British lawmakers and international advocates seeks access to female activists jailed in Saudi Arabia to investigate allegations of torture in prison.
Netflix Pulls Comedy Show Episode Critical of Saudi Arabia
Netflix has removed from its service in Saudi Arabia an episode of a satirical comedy show that is critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.