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FO 1016/571

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The departure of a number of correspondents from Bahrain, due to the winding down of HMG’s publicity over Oman; and the travel of some correspondents in Muscat and Oman Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.

FO 371/126876

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file relates to the conflict in central Oman between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i and his supporters. It contains correspondence on: Arrangements for the preparation of Arabic leaflets to be dropped in Muscat and Oman. It includes a rough translation of a leaflet denouncing 'traitors' and 'mischief makers' (57) Military options discussed with the Sultan and details of the agreed plan of action for suppressing the rebellion and restoring the Sultan's authority.

FO 371/126884

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Prime Minister's personal minute, asking the Foreign Secretary when it would be appropriate to declare the revolt in Oman at an end (274) Report of an item on the African News Service in which a high ministerial source from the Sudan Government is said to have made critical remarks about the letter on Oman sent by Arab States to the UN Security Council (275) Report of a claim made by Cairo Radio that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur has sent a message to the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i, asking for peace negotiations (276) Translation of a leaflet

FO 371/126880

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Copies of telegrams from the Commonwealth Relations Office to various UK High Commissioners around the world, providing updates on the British operation in Oman for sharing with local Commonwealth authorities (157) Summary of the situation in Oman, providing an update on the progress of the military operation, and commenting on the need for a new communications network for the Gulf (158) Attempt by a number of Arab delegations at the UN to gain support for an appeal to the UK delegation to induce the UK government to stop the military action in Oman (159) Reques

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