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It is not known how many prisoners are due to be freed, but activists say courts had sentenced at least 50 dissidents.
Middle East Last Modified: 23 Mar 2013 08:20 GMT
Activists say the poll in the Gulf state is a sign of progress, but take a "wait and see" attitude until results are in.
Middle East Last Modified: 23 Dec 2012 01:42 GMT
A court sentences six for comments posted on social media that it says insulted Oman's ruler, Sultan Qaboos.
Middle East Last Modified: 17 Jul 2012 21:18 GMT
Among the 1300 candidates for the 84-seat advisory council are 77 women contenders, an increase from last time.
Middle East Last Modified: 15 Oct 2011 13:32 GMT
Thousands take to the streets in southern city in Gulf state to press for better wages, jobs and end to corruption.
Middle East Last Modified: 22 Apr 2011 16:51 GMT
Dozens stage sit-in to demand probes into alleged abuses after clashes with security forces left at least one dead.
Middle East Last Modified: 02 Apr 2011 14:56 GMT
Gulf Arab states are being challenged to reform their political and social orders by a population high on hope.
Sean Foley
Opinion Last Modified: 14 Mar 2011 11:40 GMT
Sultan Qaboos grants legislative powers to two councils, one elected and another appointed in a bid to stem protests.
Middle East Last Modified: 13 Mar 2011 11:32 GMT
Move is the latest in a string of concessions aimed at appeasing protesters demanding jobs and political reforms.
Middle East Last Modified: 07 Mar 2011 18:43 GMT
Gulf state's sultan replaces three top government officials as protesters demand an end to corruption and better wages
Middle East Last Modified: 06 Mar 2011 07:40 GMT
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