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<p>I raised the allegations with the Omani Ambassador on 21 May who gave assurances
that there is no discrimination against members of the Shihuh tribe. Our Ambassador
in Muscat has also raised the arrests with the Omani authorities, most recently on
27 May with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who have also confirmed that there is
no discrimination against any tribe or community in Oman. They have also conveyed
assurances from the Oman Human Rights Commission that the individuals arrested in
Musandam were treated with respect for their human rights and given full access to
legal assistance.</p>
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