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British Troops in Oman

“To: The Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London SW1 9 March 1975” read more

Introduction to 'British Troops in Oman'

“The war in the southern, Dhofar, province of the Sultanate of Oman has now been in progress for over ten years. Following the Portuguese retreat from Africa and the defeat of us imperialism in Indochina it is the only revolutionary war of any significant military dimensions taking . . .” read more

Introduction to Interview on Oman and Dhofar

“In February 1971 the Conservative Government announced its plans to withdraw British forces from the Persian Gulf by the end of 1971, in accordance with a plan originally drawn up by the Wilson government in January 1968 and accepted by the Conservatives only after they had come into . . .” read more

Interview on the Political Situation in Oman and Dhofar

“In July of last year the British overthrew Said bin Taimur and put in his son Qabus. What have the British done since then, and what have Qabus’ policies been?” read more