Tripoli – The Deputy Commander of the General Command, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, has referred a draft law to the House of Representatives proposing amendments to the salary scale for members of the armed forces. The draft includes a 150% increase in salaries for martyrs, prisoners of war, missing persons, and those wounded in military operations.
Background of the Decision
This step comes amid the current economic conditions and rising cost of living. An official statement clarified that the amendment aims to improve the circumstances of the targeted groups and alleviate their living burdens.
Parallel Activities
- Discussions were recently held on ways to combat illegal migration.
- A visit was made last Saturday to the Egyptian frigate “SGM Port Said 976,” which was docked at the Benghazi naval base. Meetings were held with the commander of the Egyptian naval forces’ First Destroyer Brigade and the commander of the frigate.
Importance of the Project
Referring the draft law to the House of Representatives represents a significant legislative step towards improving the conditions for members of the armed forces, especially for those groups who have made great sacrifices in military operations. This move enhances the stability of the military institution and addresses economic challenges.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and later became a significant Roman city, with its old medina showcasing a rich history of subsequent Arab, Ottoman, and Italian colonial rule.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, established by the Constitution in 1789. It is composed of representatives elected from congressional districts, with representation based on state population, and holds primary responsibility for initiating revenue bills and impeaching federal officials.
Benghazi naval base
The Benghazi naval base is a key Libyan military facility on the Mediterranean coast, historically used by various powers including Italy during its colonial period. It has been a strategically important port for the Libyan Navy and was a significant location during the 2011 civil war and subsequent conflicts.
Egyptian frigate SGM Port Said 976
The Egyptian frigate SGM *Port Said* (976) is a modern naval vessel, commissioned in 2015 as the second ship of the Egyptian Navy’s *Gowind*-class corvettes. It was built by the French company Naval Group and is named after the major Mediterranean port city of Port Said, a historically significant location due to its position at the northern terminus of the Suez Canal.
