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A protester in Salalah holds a sign saying: "From Dhofar to Sohar". He is showing solidarity with activists in a city 850km away from him. There is dissent at both ends of Oman 
Omani police jeeps and coaches speed through Salalah. Are we about to see another crackdown? The coaches could be carrying extra riot police and/or they will take lots of protesters to prison
Oman, tonight. Protesters calling for an end to corruption. Behind them is the clock tower in Salalah, so they are marching near to a major Omani air force and army signals base
#SultanQaboos of #Oman died. The royal family chose Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said to succeed. Who is he? What does it mean? A thread 1/
First, the royal family was quick in agreeing to a successor. This portrays externally a show of unity that is very important in a volatile region and vis-à-vis concerns that neighbors like #SaudiArabia and #UAE would have likes to interfere in the process. #Oman closed ranks. 2/
#SayyidHaitham was among those considered likely successors of #SultanQaboos for years. He has a quiet personality and an immense culture. Oxford-educated, very close to the British royals, he lacks the military background that other major candidates had. This sends a message! 3/
