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Latest in Tag: sultan qaboos
Sultan Qaboos … A wise peacemaker in volatile region
For 50 years, Qaboos was the founder of renaissance in Oman, his rule was characterised by wisdom, and resulted in a balanced policy that was rarely present in the world.
Al-Sisi heads to Oman for bilateral discussions with Sultan Qaboos
Visit first of its kind for Al-Sisi since assuming office in 2014
30 jailed Omani activists end hunger strike: lawyer
The hunger strike was first launched by 17 cyber activists on 9 February as a protest at delays in hearing their appeals after they were jailed for between six to 18 months for “unlawful assembly and violating the cyber law”.
Oman holds first local elections
Oman’s elected Majlis Al-Shura has the authority to question ministers and advise the government on socio-economic issues but has no legislative power or role in defence, internal security or foreign policy
Oman crackdowns on freedom of speech
latest arrests for criticising the Sultan highlight government unease with dissent
Omani activists sentenced to prison
Similar to the ongoing crackdown on human rights activists in the region, Omani human rights activists are being persecuted