“Azamn” journalist Yousef Al-Haj released from prison while newspaper remains closed
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the news that journalist Yousef Al-Haj, Deputy Editor of “Azamn” newspaper, was released in Oman on 23
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Supreme Court ruling closes “Azamn” newspaper forever
The Supreme Court of Oman issued on Thursday, 05 October 2017, a final ruling on the closure of "Azamn" newspaper, ending the paper’s fight to reopen and
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Writer Mansour Al-Mahrazi awaiting appeal following three-year prison sentence
Reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirmed that the trial of the writer and researcher Mansour Bin Nasser Al-Mahrazi is ongoing in connection
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Three “Azamn” journalists selected as Defenders of Human Rights & Freedom of Expression for June 2017
(Cairo, Beirut - 14 June 2017) The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), Maharat Foundation, and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), in cooperation
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Writer Mansour Al-Mahrazi sentenced to three years in prison
The Court of First Instance in Muscat, Oman has sentenced writer and researcher Mansour Bin Nasser Al-Mahrazi to three years in prison for two books he wrote in 2014 and
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Authorities continue targeting freedom of expression
The Minister of Information in Oman has issued another directive that extends the closure of “Azamn” newspaper, as freedom of expression continues to suffer
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“Mowaten” Magazine’s website blocked on World Press Freedom Day
Authorities in Oman continue their systematic campaign to confiscate public freedoms in the country, including freedom of the press. The latest of their arbitrary
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Internal Security Service continues systematic targeting of human rights defenders & Internet activists
According to reports from Oman, the Internal Security Service (ISS) has arrested both human rights defender Ahmed Al-Bahri and Internet activist Khalid Al-Ramadani for
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“Azamn” editor Ibrahim Al-Ma’amari released while newspaper remains closed
On 10 April 2017, prominent journalist Ibrahim Al-Maamari, Editor-in-chief of “Azamn” newspaper, was released from the Central Prison in Muscat, Oman after
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