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Six Sentenced to Prison in Oman for Criticism of Government Online

September 10, 2012

The prison sentences reportedly handed down to six men in Oman for criticizing the government online are another worrying sign of escalating efforts by the government to tighten its control online and offline following Arab Spring-inspired unrest. Oman must reverse the sentences against the six men, and repeal all laws that criminalize defamation.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

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“Illegal Gathering” Sentences in Oman Signal Escalation of Repression

August 8, 2012

The one-year prison sentence against 12 Omanis for “illegal gathering” is another troubling sign of escalating efforts by the government to tighten its grip on power, which has been shaken by months of Arab-Spring inspired unrest.

Issues:

Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

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New Report: Mobile Technologies Put Users’ Security at Risk

July 30, 2012

The capability of repressive governments to monitor users of mobile phones and block access to internet content is far beyond levels realized by users and presents significant risks for user privacy and safety, according to a new report released today by Freedom House and the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG). This is a serious problem in countries that lack the rule of law and where civil liberties are not respected.

Issues:

Internet Freedom

Regions:

Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa

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Online Protesters Given Prison Sentences in Oman

July 11, 2012

Freedom House strongly condemns the sentencing of four peaceful protesters accused of insulting the Sultan and calls for their immediate release.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

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Safety on the Line: Exposing the myth of mobile communication security

This report evaluates the risks and vulnerabilities of mobile phone services and apps in 12 specified countries, analyzing multiple mobiel technologies to determine their capacity to protect security and privacy and to combat censorship and surveillance.
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