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– Oman's public prosecutor threatens online activists in exile (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 5, 2017

The Public Prosecution held its annual press conference in Muscat, Oman, during which it threatened Internet activists, who are engaged in peaceful activities while in exile, with prosecution in order to silence them.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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