2018–2019 Oman protests

The 2018–2019 Omani protests were nationwide protests and rallies in which tens of thousands of protesters marched, against skyrocketing unemployment and inflation in Oman. Mass protests began in January 2018, when police clashed with demonstrators chanting anti-government slogans and demanded an end to the government. Anti-unemployment riots occurred throughout Oman in December, when a wave of protests hit Muscat and Sohar in Oman. Protest and dissent swept Oman while police brutality was increasing, triggering protests and clashes. On 3-8 January 2019, national general strikes began, leading to promises of reforms by Sultan Qaboos.[1][2][3]