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FO 1016/570

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman. It includes the arrival of a platoon of King’s Shropshire Light Infantry in Sharjah; the surrender of Tanuf and Bahlah [Bahla]; preparations to attack Sait [Bilad Sayt] and Ghumr; and the movement of the Trucial Oman Scouts and the Cameronians HMG’s publicity over the Oman situation.

FO 1016/562

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman, regarding the loss of control of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur over central 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.

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