Saturday, February 26, 2011

The dictator's desperate measures

Libyan state television announced that the Government will raise wages, increase food subsidies and authorize special allocations for all families, in their first practical attempt to enlist the public's support since the uprising began. Each family will receive 500 Libyan dinars (400 dollars or 290 euros) to help cover the increased costs of food, and wages for some public sector employees will be raised by 150%, the television said.

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