Libyan military officials, led by Field Marshal Saddam Haftar, have convened to discuss the settlement of retired military personnel's affairs. The meeting, which took place at the General Command headquarters in Benghazi, was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Idris Ahfiza, director of the Social Security Fund. The discussions focused on the implementation of Law No. 1 of 2026, which aims to standardize the benefits of retired military personnel.
The meeting addressed the situation of military personnel who were retired in previous years and how their benefits would be adjusted in line with the new law. Officials explored ways to settle the affairs of this group, ensuring they receive the same benefits as their peers who retired after the law came into effect. The new law promises to bring about significant changes to the benefits structure for retired military personnel.
Under the directives of the Field Marshal and the supervision of his deputy, the authorities are set to begin disbursing the increased benefits to retired military personnel across Libya. This move will affect those who currently receive a guaranteed monthly salary of no more than 900 Libyan dinars. Their benefits will be adjusted in accordance with the increases outlined in Law No. 1 of 2026.
The increased benefits are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2027. This step aims to address the disparities between military personnel who retired at different times and to standardize the benefits of those who were retired before the new law was enacted. The move is expected to bring about greater equity among retired military personnel.
The meeting was attended by several officials responsible for managing the retirement and military accounts, highlighting the coordination required between different agencies to implement the new benefits structure. The initiative targets a segment of retired military personnel who have been receiving lower benefits and aims to incorporate the new increases into their salaries.
The implementation of the increased benefits for retired military personnel is seen as a step towards unifying financial treatment among this group and eliminating disparities resulting from different retirement dates. The authorities expect the new measures to improve the living standards of retired military personnel across various regions of Libya.
The disbursement of increased benefits will cover retired military personnel across Libya, with the increases calculated from January 1, 2027. This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing the needs of its retired military personnel and ensuring a more equitable distribution of benefits.
Key points
- Retired Libyan military personnel are set to receive increased benefits following a meeting between senior military officials.
- The increased benefits will take effect from January 1, 2027.
- The move aims to standardize the benefits of retired military personnel and address disparities resulting from different retirement dates.
