TUNIS - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is promoting all members of his armed forces, Libyan state television said on Friday.
"(The) brother leader of the revolution has issued a decision to promote all members of the armed people who are currently drafted in his various military units for their heroic and courageous fight against the crusader, colonialist assault," Libyan state TV said in a written announcement.
"The promotion includes all members of the general security and police."
Libyan TV did not specify exactly how the promotions would work or whether personnel would receive extra pay.
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