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G H Middleton
Dhofar
Defence

Armed forces of Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file relates to the armed forces of Oman. It covers correspondence on: Financial provision for the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) for 1960/61 and short term measures set out in an agreed minute [both enclosed] (1) Loan of two 5.5 inch guns to the SAF, and the recommendation that the loan should continue for the current year, but not in the long term.

FO 371/156760

Internal political situation, 1961

This file relates to negotiations between HMG and Omani rebels in connection with the conflict between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i. It contains correspondence concerning: Cairo and British press reports [cuttings enclosed] of negotiations in Beirut, and conflicting reports that Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi and other family members were dismissed by the Imam or resigned.

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Armed forces of Muscat and Oman, 1960

Internal political situation, 1961