It observed that such behaviour was against the teachings of the religion and stressed freedom of expression should not be used to violate others’ rights. The commission added that the authorities and the society must work together to confront the perpetrators.
“The recent events witnessed by the sultanate with some people writing negative comments and disseminating them through social networks contradict the principles of the Islamic religion,” it said in a statement here. Such acts are a crime according to the country’s laws and international legislations, NHRC added.
It pointed out that the freedom of opinion was a right granted by the Basic Law of the State, but this should not be used to harm others’ rights, adding: “Practicing the right beyond the accepted level is a crime punishable by the law.”
The commission condemned the wrong way in which the freedom of expression is practiced by those behind the “negative” writings.
It rejected all that prejudiced or harmed the privacy of others or the stability of the country and its citizens.
“We are all required to ensure that there is no aggression on the privacy of others· NHRC supports the freedom of expression which seeks to achieve the public interests rather than insult others,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, Oman has lent its full support to the International Human Rights Commission for its efforts to promote human rights across the world.
Addressing a meeting in Geneva on Tuesday, Yahya bin Salim Al Wahaibi, the sultanate’s Permanent Representative to the UN, reiterated his country’s “firm conviction’ in principles governing human dignity
