Oman protests expand to country’s oil region

MUSCAT. March 5. KAZINFORM Government officials say protests demanding economic reforms by Oman's ruler have reached a key oil region in this Arabian Peninsula country; Kazinform refers to Arab News.

The officials say workers staged a sit-in Saturday at a main oil field in Haima, about 300 miles (500 kilometers) southwest of the capital Muscat, demanding more state investments in the area.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

Demonstrations flared last week in tightly ruled Oman by protesters seeking jobs and a greater political voice. One demonstrator was killed; Kazinform cites Arab News.

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