Oman - Two journalists investigated over article about gays in Oman

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns the judicial proceedings started today against Samir Al-Zakwani, the editor of the local English-language weekly The Week, in connection with article entitled “The Outsiders” about gays in Oman, which has been widely criticized in the sultanate, especially on social networks. The article, whose anonymous author is also being investigated, was published in the newspaper's print edition and on its website on 29 August, and was removed from the website three (...)

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