NEW : Demonstrators in Oman 's second city close routes to the port and industrial areas . Oman : They demand more freedom , a new constitution and prosecution of corrupt officials . Events were reported in the Omani industrial town of Sohar . The sultan orders dismissal of 50,000 workers after weekend protests .
NEW : Demonstrators in Oman 's second city close routes to the port and industrial area . NEW : They demand more freedom , a new constitution and prosecution of security officials . Clashes were reported in the Omani industrial town of Sohar . The sultan orders hiring of 50,000 people after weekend protests .