Omanis protest for jobs and end to corruption.

More than a year has passed since there were significant protests in Oman. The government promised reforms at the time. Now new peaceful protests have taken place in the town of Sohar an industrial center.
Protesters are demanding jobs and implementation of the reforms promised last May. Up to 200 Omanis many recent graduates demonstrated in Sohar demanding an end to corruption as well.
Some demonstrators also called for release of protesters from jail who were charged after last year's protests. Two people died and more than one hundred were injured in those protests. A number of strikes have taken place lately in Oman in the oil, education, and health care sectors.
Sultan Qaboos a U.S. ally has ruled for more than 40 years. He promises a 2.6 billion dollar spending program to boost jobs. The government claims it will produce 50,000 jobs. Perhaps this will placate most protesting Omanis. For more see this article.