Public Prosecution threatens Internet activists working in exile
The Public Prosecution held its annual press conference in Muscat, Oman, during which it threatened Internet activists, who are engaged in peaceful activities while in
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Trial of Writer, cinema critic and online activist Abdullah Habib postponed
In a hearing on 13 March 2017, the Appeal Court in Oman decided to postpone its hearing in the case of writer, cinema critic and online activist Abdullah Habib - in
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Authorities prevent the family of blogger Mohamed Fazari from travelling; and Public Prosecutor appeals the verdict against “Azamn”
Authorities in Oman continue to target human rights defenders as a result of the exercise of their right to freedom of expression and freedom of press. Reports received
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Courts revoke prison sentences of online activist Hassan Al-Basham and writer Hammood Al-Shukaily
Reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirm that the High Court in Oman has revoked the three-year prison sentence against online activist Hassan
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Human rights defender Saeed Jadad banned from travel, “Azamn” newspaper closed, and trial of writer postponed
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is very concerned about the ongoing targeting of prominent human rights defenders, journalists and writers in Oman. Early in the
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Two journalists sent to prison
Information received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirmed that two journalists of “Azamn” newspaper have been jailed. On the morning of 26
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Court announced the verdict of “Azamn” journalists; two journalists face prison sentences and one acquitted
At a hearing held on 26 December 2016, the Court of Appeal announced its verdict related to the case of “Azamn” three journalists. The Court of Appeal
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TRIAL OBSERVATION REPORT Concerning the prosecution of journalists from “Azamn” newspaper in Oman
Download Introduction This report follows a Trial Observation mission conducted from 4 to 7 November 2016 in Muscat, Oman on behalf of a coalition. The author
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Court postpones verdict of “Azamn” journalists, in a trial held below international standards, according to trial observation report
The continuing prosecution and trial of three “Azamn” journalists in Oman has been marked by procedural flaws and the abuse of punitive press laws, according
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