Oman elections see higher turnout and more candidates, but tribal affiliations remain


Issue 911 - 29 Oct 2011 | 7 minute read

The election of three men who took part in protests to the Majlis Al-Shura might reflect the electorate’s hopes for political reform, but critics believe the system remains an ‘autocratic monarchy with a democratic facade’

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