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<p>Officials in London met a UK-based Non-Governmental Organisation to listen to their
concerns about the Shihuh and Oman on 15 July. I have also raised this issue with
the Omani authorities, as has our Ambassador in Muscat. We are aware that human rights
authorities in Oman have responded directly to Amnesty International with a detailed
reply regarding one of their reports. Omani authorities have given us the strongest
assurances that the individuals concerned were given full legal assistance and treated
in accordance with Oman’s constitution and international laws and conventions. There
is no evidence of discrimination against the Shihuh more generally, many of whom occupy
senior positions in the Omani state and wider society. We continue to monitor developments
closely.</p>
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