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FCO 8/912

Zanzibari refugees in Muscat, 1967-1968

This file concerns the Zanzibari or Manga Arabs, who have been fleeing the island of Zanzibar since the 1964 Revolution which overthrew the Sultanate of Zanzibar (a former dependency of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman) and united the Island with Tanganyika [Tanzania]. It contains correspondence relating to the return of Zanzibari Arab refugees to Muscat, in particular questions around proving their nationality and obtaining documentation.
FO 371/168697

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to the aftermath of the UN Mission headed by Herbert de Ribbing to the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman and the inclusion of the Oman issue on the agenda at the 18th session of the UN General Assembly.
FO 371/168700

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to the discussion of Oman at the UN.
FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.
FO 371/148953

UN discussion on political situation in Oman, 1960

This file relates to the 131st meeting of the UN General Committee on 25 October 1960, which voted in favour of the Arab States' request for the Oman issue to be put on the agenda at the UN General Assembly.
FO 371/148952

UN discussion on political situation in Oman, 1960

This file relates to the Arab States' request for the Oman issue to be put on the agenda at the UN General Assembly.