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Article

31 May 2012

Author:
Arabic Network for Human Rights Information [Oman]

Oman: Three activists detained in a labor strike; prisoners of conscience in solitary confinement

Nearly 4000 workers in oil companies in Fohoud oil field in the desert have been on strike since May 24. Press reports have been released about measures these companies are taking in cooperation with the Omani government and security services to repress and deter the workers by wrongful termination, threatening of military force, cease of electric, water, and food supplies...