Oman protesters demand reforms, jobsHundreds of Omanis demanding jobs and political reforms demonstrated across the Sultanate on Friday, staging protests from the southern port of Salalah to the northern industrial town of Sohar. Around 200 protesters gathered in capital Mus More… |
Oman oil shipments continue; 6 die in protestsShipments of refined crude from the port of Sohar are continuing, a port spokeswoman said after anti-government protests blocked roads leading to Oman's key industrial area. She said the port shipped 160,000 barrels per day o More… |
Oman protesters call for political reform, pay riseAbout 300 people demanded political reforms and better pay in a peaceful protest in Oman on Friday as unrest in other Middle East countries and North Africa turned increasingly violent. Men and women gathered in Ruwi, a commercial district More… |