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Mercenaries' Pay Burdens Libya
The article summarizes the issue of Syrian fighters in Libya and their transformation from combatants into security and financial burdens. They are protesting to claim their overdue payments, despite the fighting having ceased since 2020. Libya began recruiting these mercenaries with Turkish support in 2019, and United Nations reports have confirmed their continued presence in multiple areas, with some participating in clashes in May 2025. Estimates indicate that the fighters’ salaries reach around $2,000 per month, although official figures remain unclear, and this has resulted in the opaque depletion of the country's resources. Paying these salaries strains the Libyan economy, especially as the national currency continues to weaken. This situation is seen as bolstering the mercenaries’ standard of living at the expense of Libyans who are suffering from inflation and decreased purchasing power. The article calls for the legal prosecution of these fighters and emphasizes that their ongoing presence constitutes a condemnation of the decision-makers in Libya.
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