Oman joins the list of rioting countries

Another country can be added to the growing list of protesting nations. On Sunday, hundreds of protestors clashed with riot police in a town in Oman, a country located along the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. There have been reports of two deaths. The demonstrators began their protests by demanding for political reform, better pay, and more jobs. According to the Oman state news agency, in response to the protests, Oman's leader Sultan Qaboos bin Said has given orders for reforms throughout the country. According to ONA, Said has called for the creation of 50,000 jobs. In addition, he has ordered $386 (equivalent) to be paid to every Omani job seeker.

Mary Naset