Democracy in the Middle East

View news about the struggle for democracy in the troubled Middle East where vast cultural change and persistent political violence cry out for democracy. The Arab Spring is the best chance for democratic gains.

Candidates Censored by Iran’s Discredited Regime

May 21, 2013
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Any notion of democracy is gone again as Iran bars all legitimate opposition

Bahrain Dictatorship Raids Home of Shiite Leader

May 17, 2013
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Shiite majority of Bahrain continues to face mass repression from ethnic dictatorship

Restrictive Kuwait Media Law Criticized

May 16, 2013
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Kuwait dictatorship preparing draconian media law aimed at repressing opposition

Concerns Raised About Free Speech in Turkey

May 16, 2013
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Watchdog warns against rising Turkey government action against free speech

Six Activist Tweeters Sentenced to Bahrain Jail

May 15, 2013
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Bahrain dictatorship continues to stifle dissent through force of security services

Rape Victims Get No Justice in UAE

May 15, 2013
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Women who are raped have almost no chance of justice in UAE dictatorship

Call for Protection of Activists in Egypt

May 14, 2013
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Egypt government in worrying crackdown on freedom of speech warns critics

Egypt Youth Activist Wins Release from Jail

May 11, 2013
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Prominent youth activist wins freedom as new government struggles with democracy

Thousands in Bahrain Protest Against Torture

May 10, 2013
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Bahrain dictatorship accused of torture of inmates during democracy protests

Turkey Peace Hope as Kurds Withdraw Militants

May 9, 2013
Kurdistan, a dream that may never be

Peace between Turkey and its Kurds could rearrange Middle East politics

Media Reporting on Syria Worse Than Iraq

May 8, 2013
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Violence in Syria goes largely unreported by major media ignorant of importance

Freedom of Speech Crucial in Middle East

April 29, 2013
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Basic protections for speech are central to establishing democracy and peace

Turkey Making Headway in Peace Talks With Kurds

April 27, 2013
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Kurdish rebel groups to leave Turkey in sign of warming relations

Morocco Opposition Demand Elections and Democracy

April 24, 2013
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Empty reforms and political stasis ignites deep discontent among Morocco opposition

Bahrain F1 Set to Begin Midst Massive Protest

April 21, 2013
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Yet more protests calling for democracy as F1 race divides Bahrain