Photo taken on Dec. 4, 2024 shows the city of Hama, central Syria. Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. (Str/Xinhua)
DAMASCUS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree on Wednesday granting a 50-percent salary increase to military personnel, as government forces engage in major battles with rebel forces on several fronts in northern and central Syria.
According to the decree, the pay raise applies to all military personnel and will be added to their basic salaries effective on the date of the decree's issuance.
The salary boost comes as Syrian government troops intensify operations against rebel forces in key regions, including Hama, Aleppo, and Idlib provinces.
Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. ■
Photo taken on Dec. 4, 2024 shows the city of Hama, central Syria. Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. (Str/Xinhua)
People shop for fruit and vegetables at a market in the city of Hama, central Syria, on Dec. 4, 2024. Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. (Str/Xinhua)
People shop for potatoes at a market in the city of Hama, central Syria, on Dec. 4, 2024. Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. (Str/Xinhua)
People shop for fruit and vegetables at a market in the city of Hama, central Syria, on Dec. 4, 2024. Rebel forces have stepped up their attacks on northern Syria since last week, capturing Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. On Tuesday, the Syrian military announced it had sent significant reinforcements to the central province of Hama to bolster front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in western-central Syria. (Str/Xinhua)
