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Oman: Demonstrations

Question for Ministry of Defence

UIN 11674, tabled on 7 June 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) the Chief of the Defence Staff and (b) other UK military personnel have been in contact with the Omani authorities on the recent protests in that country.

Answered on

10 June 2021

UK military personnel are in regular contact with the Omani authorities. Our close bilateral relationship allows us to share ideas and experience on all aspects of security including response to protests in line with the rule of law and respect for human rights. The Chief of the Defence Staff has not had any contact with the Omani authorities regarding the recent protests in that country.

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