A female Armed Forces captain has been awarded an accelerated promotion to lieutenant colonel, leapfrogging the rank of major.

On Friday, it was announced in the Government Gazette that Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia had approved the promotion of Susann Agius as a legal officer from the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel. Her appointment took effect from May 13.

Sources told The Sunday Times of Malta that this decision has fomented further discontent in sections of army that have already complained about the manner in which promotions are being handled.

They pointed out that in this case officers whose career stretches over 20 years have been overlooked. Lt. Colonel Agius joined the Armed Forces less than three years ago.

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