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Military & police on high alert in Oman’s capital after death of Sultan Qaboos (VIDEO) Military & police on high alert in Oman’s capital after death of Sultan Qaboos (VIDEO)
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Dozens of armored vehicles and soldiers were seen dotting the streets of Muscat following the death of Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, with the military on “high alert” amid uncertainties about the monarch’s successor. Dozens of armored vehicles and soldiers were seen dotting the streets of Muscat following the death of Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said. Government has confirmed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said sworn in as a new ruler.
In addition to declaring the alert status, which appears to be little more than a precaution, Oman’s high military council also called for the royal family to meet to appoint the country’s next ruler, according to Omani state media. In addition to declaring the alert status, which appears to be little more than a precaution, Oman’s high military council also called for the royal family to meet to appoint the country’s next ruler.
Oman's new ruler, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, reportedly took the oath of allegiance as sultan to succeed his cousin Qaboos bin Said, according to local newspapers. Oman's official television has announced the inauguration of Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, Sultan of the country on Saturday.
There was still no official confirmation of the reports from Omani government. Qaboos had no children and had not publicly appointed a successor. He passed away at the age of 79 after a lengthy battle with illness, according to Omani state media.
If the ruling family cannot come to an agreement within three days, a 1996 statute requires a committee of military leaders, court officials and lawmakers to enthrone a person named by the former sultan in private, stored in a sealed letter.
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