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The state of human rights in Oman

There is a pattern of government detention of human rights defenders without any formal charges, disrespect towards access to justice, and several activists sentenced to death and life imprisonment for exercising their right to online expression and associated rights. Independent media have been silenced and journalists imprisoned.

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Judicial harassment of human rights defenders and activists continues

Further to our four previous appeals, dated 29 June 2012, 18 July 2012, 9 August 2012, and 29 August 2012 regarding the trial of human rights defenders in Oman, the

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News & Publications

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Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi sentenced to prison
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  • Oman
  • 6/01/2026

Credible reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirm that human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi has been sentenced to prison solely for

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Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi and other innocent citizens face unfair trial
  • News
  • Oman
  • 30/12/2025

Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi and other innocent citizens are facing an unfair trial in Oman simply for peacefully expressing their personal opinions about the

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