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Libyan Election Hailed as Successful

International observers hailed the election as successful despite some reports of violence. The turnout of votes was above 60 percent and final results are not expected until Wednesday. The new government will be tasked with writing a new constitution.

VIDEO: Libya Counts Votes in Historic Poll

Libya: Libyans Vote in First Post-Gadhafi Election Amid Fears of Violence

Tunis Afrique Presse, 7 July 2012

Saturday's vote for a 200-member transitional parliament caps a tumultuous nine-month transition toward democracy for the country after a civil war that ended with the capture and… Read more »
Libya: Voters Choose First 'Legitimate' Post-Gaddafi Govt

African Arguments, 6 July 2012

Since the toppling of Mu'ammar Al-Qadhafi's regime in October 2011, the people of Libya have been impatiently waiting for the desired results of their revolution. However, the… Read more »
Libya: Nation to Vote in Landmark Elections

UN News, 5 July 2012

Ahead of Libya's first free elections in decades this weekend, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today saluted its people, and reaffirmed the support of the United Nations as the North… Read more »
Libya: Protesters Storm Election Office in Benghazi

Tunis Afrique Presse, 2 July 2012

Protesters demanding greater autonomy for eastern Libya have ransacked the offices of Libya's electoral authority in Benghazi, witnesses say. Read more »

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7 July 2012

Libyans Vote Amid Some Disruptions

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Al Jazeera

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Libyans went to the polls for the first time in more than four decades on Saturday but "hardcore federalists" in the east protested and tried to ... see more »

Libya: Campaigning Starts Ahead of July 2012 Polls

AEP, 21 June 2012

With parliamentary elections set for on July 7 in the oil-rich North African state of Libya, vigorous campaign activities by political parties and individual is under way in the… Read more »
Libya: Limited Observer Mission Launched Ahead of Libya Polls

AEP, 28 June 2012

The Carter Centre has launched a limited observer group from eight countries including Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Sudan, the United States and Yemen, headed by Former US… Read more »

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6 July 2012

Residents of Benghazi to Boycott Elections

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Al Jazeera English

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Al Jazeera English

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Benghazi is a city which seems to be taken by pre-election fever, with 358 candidates competing for the 26 seats reserved for it in the General ... see more »
5 July 2012

Libya Rediscovers Democracy

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AlJazeeraEnglish

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AlJazeeraEnglish

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Thursday is the last day of campaigning in Libya's first democratic elections in more than 40 years. The vote takes place on Saturday. With more than ... see more »
18 June 2012

Campaigning Kicks Off for Libya Elections

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AlJazeera English

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AlJazeera English

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Campaigning for Libya's first national election in a generation kicked off ahead of July 7 polls to choose an national assembly which will ... see more »