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Civil society calls for an immediate investigation into activist's death in prison
- Published at
- 08.05.2018
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- censorship
- journalist detained
- killing of journalist
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Omani authorities seize books at Muscat international book fair
- Published at
- 05.04.2018
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- censorship
- protestor(s) detained
- protest
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New penal code could threaten civic space in Oman
- Published at
- 02.02.2018
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- HRD prosecuted
- journalist detained
- protestor(s) detained
- negative court ruling
- restrictive law
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Independent newspaper shut down permanently by Omani Supreme Court
- Published at
- 14.11.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- censorship
- negative court ruling
- labour rights
- release of HRDs
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Renewed calls for Azamn journalist's release
- Published at
- 24.09.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
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In the face of censorship and media restrictions, Azamn journalists honoured for their work
- Published at
- 27.07.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
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Omani authorities restrict free expression through censorship and arrests of activists
- Published at
- 09.06.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- internet restriction
- journalist detained
- censorship
- HRD detained
- negative court ruling
- HRD prosecuted
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Writer and activist awaits trial over rights-related social media posts
- Published at
- 06.04.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- harassment
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Court cancels two prison sentences as authorities still target HRDs
- Published at
- 07.02.2017
- Country
- Oman
- Category
- Latest Developments
Tags:
- positive court ruling
- travel ban
- harassment
- intimidation