Global Investigative Journalism Network (https://archive.gijn.org/tag/oman/)
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Media Environment
Oman’s constitution guarantees freedom of expression, but with strong limitations. The 1984 Press and Publications law further outlines the restrictions on journalism and journalists in the country and explicitly prohibits defamation of the ruling family.
Over 11 million migrant workers work in the six Middle Eastern countries — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Journalists attempting to investigate human trafficking and forced labor in the region have faced many challenges. GIJN, in collaboration with human rights organizations, is launching this first bilingual guide to teach journalists best practices, tools and steps in reporting on human trafficking and forced labor in the Gulf region.
Full guide here. العربية
Data on human trafficking, forced labor and irreegular migration is everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
Full guide here. العربية | বাংলা
Media Environment
Oman’s constitution guarantees freedom of expression, but with strong limitations.