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Libya faces debate over rising military pay amid crisis
The popular movement in Libya and the closure of government offices have led to increased anger over the electricity crisis and unplanned government spending, especially in light of the controversial hike in military salaries by both the "Federal Sovereign State" government and the Parliament. Expectations indicate that the budget allocated for the army and interior agencies exceeds 4.5 billion dinars annually, with the potential to double due to recent increases—threatening the sustainability of public finances in a country already struggling with delayed and inadequate salary payments. These salary increases are used as a means to attract political and military loyalties, despite concerns about encouraging fictitious employment and exacerbating the economic crisis. Reports suggest that the number of personnel ranges between 250,000 and 280,000 individuals out of a total population of no more than 7.5 million, raising fears of further economic and social deterioration.
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