Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
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Map locates protests. Scattered protests in Oman over layoffs and poor economic conditions have drawn a massive police presence in at least one city in the sultanate.
DUBAI – Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.
The protests took place in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of the capital, Muscat, which has become a flashpoint for the demonstrations.
Videos on social media showed a long line of riot police, as well as demonstrators at one point apparently throwing stones at them. The images corresponded to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.
The protests took place in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of the capital, Muscat, which has become a flashpoint for the demonstrations.
Videos on social media showed a long line of riot police, as well as demonstrators at one point apparently throwing stones at them. The images corresponded to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.
May 25, 2021 - 12:58 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.
The protests took place in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of the capital, Muscat, which has become a flashpoint for the demonstrations.
Videos on social media showed a long line of riot police, as well as demonstrators at one point apparently throwing stones at them. The images corresponded to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.
Protests spread across once-quiet Oman as economy flounders
JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
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1of5People walk near riot police cars in Sohar, Oman, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers northwest of the capital, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.APShow MoreShow Less
2of5People and security forces talk under a bridge, in Sohar, Oman, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers northwest of the capital, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.APShow MoreShow Less
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Protests In Oman Over Economic Conditions
Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.
Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate.
The protests took place in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometres (125 miles) northwest of the capital, Muscat, which has become a flashpoint for the demonstrations.
Videos on social media showed protesters gathered by an underpass and a long line of riot police. The images corresponded to known landmarks around Sohar, the first major city people enter in the sultanate after crossing the border from neighboring United Arab Emirates.