11th day of protests in Salalah. This morning, the Omani Women's Association in Salalah went on strike. What do they want? Removal of a so-called 'corrupt' director (also a woman). Sigh.
Those women in black better off to be inside not to burn themselves in order to show off that they are strong too. But they cannot due to the spread of this epidemic indiscriminately in the Arab World.
I say everyone that sees an injustice should ride the protest wave! I mean, come on! When will be the next time that people will tolerate protests? So what if there are a few people "protesting" silly things? If the women above think that their director is corrupt then they should be allowed to protest. It might be silly to us, but for one to say "Stop" this is outright wrong.
Dhofar is the Southern province in the Sultanate of Oman. Salalah is the capital city of Dhofar (in fact, the only main city). Our little corner of the world is unique in many ways. If you look at the labels at the bottom right of this page and check out some of my older posts, you'll know why. As a Dhofari, I have insider's input. If you read my posts (old and new), you'll begin to appreciate (if not already) the richness of our amazing little world. Salalah is very special, and very different. Tribes, nature, mystery, magic, jinn, you name it. If you're wondering why I'm fluent in English, it's because I spent several years studying abroad. However, I am a Salalah girl through and through. I do not blog as often as I used to because my life is insane, but don't give up on me. I do write. I've been writing for EIGHT years! I have a lot of positive (and rather amusing) things to write about. Many of my posts revolve around women. I do not aim to only criticize the society in Salalah or the way of life. I am proud of who we are and how we live. I only intend to tell it as it is.
What is happening to Salalah. Sudden spurt of protests. Where it is going to lead.
ReplyDeleteThose women in black better off to be inside not to burn themselves in order to show off that they are strong too.
ReplyDeleteBut they cannot due to the spread of this epidemic indiscriminately in the Arab World.
Seriously now this is getting out of hand *shakes head*
ReplyDeletethis "flavour of the week" protesting is getting ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThis is ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteI say everyone that sees an injustice should ride the protest wave! I mean, come on! When will be the next time that people will tolerate protests? So what if there are a few people "protesting" silly things? If the women above think that their director is corrupt then they should be allowed to protest. It might be silly to us, but for one to say "Stop" this is outright wrong.
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