On November 14, 2019, Musallam Al-Ma’ashani, an Omani writer and activist, was arrested by security forces and transferred to prison, where he was denied access to legal representation and necessary medications. He began a hunger strike in protest. Al-Ma’ashani was released on bail in April 2020, but his trial was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, there have been no updates, and it remains unclear whether he has been tried or not.
Musallam Al-Ma’ashani
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Literary writer
Country:Oman
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2020