Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Oman: Sultan Qaboos reshuffles his government

The Sultan of Oman has decided, Monday, March 7, radical changes to the government of his country, plagued by a series of events, according to state television. "The Sultan of Oman has ordered the Cabinet reshuffle," said the TV station. A new minister of economy should be appointed. With this reorganization ministerial power hopes to appease the dispute.

Last Saturday, the government made some concessions by dismissing two ministers and other promising starts in their midst. It also announced 50,000 job creation and the establishment of a commission for democratic reforms. Despite these measures, several hundred protesters continued to demonstrate on Monday to demand action against corruption, which affects in particular some ministers.

"The Omani people demonstrated peacefully for reform, not to overthrow the regime," said a protester interviewed by. The army was dispersed first rallies that took place on 1 March, but the sit-in continued. Two were ongoing, Monday, March 7, Sohar and Muscat, the capital of the country.

In Muscat, the Omani continued to camp outside the headquarters of the Advisory Board request to contain corruption. In addition, 200 employees of Oman Air began on Monday a sit-in outside the headquarters of the national airline, demanding wage increases and promotions. Management has promised to respond to these requests on Tuesday.

Le Monde. en with

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