Al-Sawafi, an activist and blogger, was arrested and immediately charged on June 3, 2020. Two weeks later, he was handed down a suspended sentence of one year in prison and banned from using social media on charges of “incitement” and “misuse of social media.” These charges are related to his tweets criticizing prominent figures and the Shura Council.
Awad Al-Sawafi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Oman
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release
Years active:2020