12 Things War Veterans Are Demanding

3 years ago

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:19:43 GMT

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:

Pension
Medical and dental care
Educational Assistance
Funeral Assistance
Gratuity
Clear categorization of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle members
Tax and Duty exemption
Quota system in Parliament and all government institutions and agencies
Automatic promotion of serving veterans of the liberation struggle in State institutions
Diplomatic passports
Bravery medals and new identity cards
Compensation of war victims and veterans of the liberation struggle living with disabilities