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14/11/2011 - France - Yemen

Three French hostages freed by suspected al-Qaeda militants

Three French hostages kidnapped by al-Qaeda militants in Yemen more than five months ago have arrived in Oman after being freed.

How effective is Oman's Majlis Al-Shura?
22/10/2011 - World news explained

How effective is Oman's Majlis Al-Shura?

The Sultan of Oman has granted the country's advisory body, the Majlis Al-Shura, some legislative powers. This in response to unprecedented social unrest earlier this year.

15/10/2011 - Oman

Oman's Majlis Al-Shura election fails to excite voters

Oman’s consultative council, the Majlis Al-Shura, is to be reelected today but the public seems largely indifferent, after the failure of Omani leader Sultan Qaboos to deliver on promises to ...

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07/03/2011 - North Africa - Middle East

Protest movements continue throughout the Arab world

Protests continue across the Arab world, with anti-regime demonstrations in Bahrain and Oman on Monday

Security forces walk past what appears to be a dead body on a road after clashes with protesters in Oman's northern coastal town of Sohar in this February 28, 2011 still image taken from video
28/02/2011 - Oman

New clashes between police and protesters in Sohar

There were more clashes between police and protesters in Oman on Monday. Hundreds of protesters attacked a police station in Sohar.

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27/02/2011 - Oman

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets on protesters

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Oman's northern city of Sohar on Sunday, reportedly killing at least two people.

Veiled Saudi women talk on their BlackBerry phones at a shopping mall in Riyadh
06/08/2010 - Saudia Arabia

Saudi Arabia suspends BlackBerry services

Saudi Arabia suspended BlackBerry messaging services on Friday as concerns spread across the Middle East and parts of Asia over security issues.

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