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Oman introduces jail terms for insulting national anthem under new law

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“Oman introduces jail terms for insulting national anthem under new law”

Oman has introduced prison sentences ranging from three months to three years for deliberately insulting its national anthem, extending existing penalties for insulting the national flag or state emblem. The amendments, introduced under Royal Decree No. 99 of 2026 issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, amend the Law on the State Flag, Emblem and National Anthem, promulgated under Royal Decree No. 53/2004. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. They…

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