12 Things War Veterans Are Demanding

The government on November 1, 2019, gazetted the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Bill to establish a board that will address their rights, welfare and benefits, among other issues.

The Bill, HB 15 (2019), will repeal the War Veterans Act and the Ex-Political, Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Act.

Here is a list of what the war veterans expect to be incorporated into the new law:

1. Pension
2. Medical and dental care
3. Educational Assistance
4. Funeral Assistance
5. Gratuity
6. Clear categorization of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle members
7. Tax and Duty exemption
8. Quota system in Parliament and all government institutions and agencies
9. Automatic promotion of serving veterans of the liberation struggle in State institutions
10. Diplomatic passports
11. Bravery medals and new identity cards
12. Compensation of war victims and veterans of the liberation struggle living with disabilities

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