Rebellion in Oman: the government building on fire, two dead in the streets

LONDON - The government building and police station in Sohar are on fire. The witnesses said. The city was the scene of a demonstration to demand new reforms resulted in blood: two demonstrators were killed when police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.. During the clashes five other people were injured and some vehicles on fire.

The parade was attended by at least 2,000 people. The official news agency ONA has confirmed that the event has taken place, speaking of an unknown number of casualties. The country, which borders with Yemen and Saudi Arabia is ruled by Sultan Qaboos bin Said since 1970.

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