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Assad Raises Military Pay by 50% to Counter Desertion Amid Conflict
Dec 4, 2024, 03:16 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued a decree to increase the salaries of military personnel by 50%, as reported by various news agencies and official statements from Syrian state media. This decision comes in the context of ongoing military operations against opposition forces in northern Syria, led by groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The salary increase is aimed at bolstering the morale and retention of the Syrian military amid fears of widespread desertion.
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