The archives

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.