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In another democratic step forward, the Libyan National Congress, the country’s new interim legislature, names Mohammed Yussef Magariaf as its President and Jumaa Ahmed Atiyqa as first vice President

Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Turkey Welcomes National Congress Elections in Libya
17/7/2012

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has welcomed the conclusion of the National Congress elections held in Libya on July 7, in a democratic environment, with a high level of participation and enthusiasm . We wish that the election results will be be

Successful Elections in Libya Opens Another Step towards Democracy

15/7/2012

By Monday the full election results are expected to be out and the winners will be known. But forming a government is going to be rather difficult as the general public demands transparency and accountability on the part of all members of such government

Indian Government Praises Libyan Elections

12/7/2012

Meeting with the Libyan Prime Minister Al-Keib, the Indian Ambassador to Libya conveyed his government’s praise and congratulations to the Libyan people on conducting successful national elections.

Security Council Welcomes Holding of Elections in Libya
11/7/2012

The Security Council has welcomed the holding of Libya’s first national elections this past weekend, with the 15-member body congratulating the Libyan people on this occasion.

British Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Libya

9/7/2012

The British Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates the Libyan authorities for their rapid preparations to organise Saturday’s elections in a short space of time saying the UK has been actively involved in making the elections process a success.

Voting Day in Libya Takes the Form of Festivity

7/7/2012

The voting day in Libya has been unusually calm, secure and celebratory. Voting itself seems to have generated a genuine feeling of emancipation and liberation with much optimism for the future of Libya.

Democracy: Time to Turn Words into Action

6/7/2012

Freedom and Democracy are what Libyans strove for when they embarked on the February 17 Revolution last year. They know that without Freedom there cannot be Democracy, and without Democracy there is no Freedom. They go hand in hand.

Three Days of Clashes Kill 47 in Kufra
1/7/2012

Tribal warfare continued for the fifth day running in the Libyan town of Kufra, according to reports, and at least 47 people have been killed in the last three days alone, while over 100 have reportedly been wounded. Half of the injured are said to be wom

Libyan Elections 2012: Underlying Challenges and Prospects - By Mohamed Eljarh
3/4/2012

In less than 100 days Libya will witness the first elections since 1964 to elect the National Assembly that will replace the National Transitional Council, NTC, in running the country, and these elections are organised in a country that has experienced an

UN Envoy Confident Libya Can Overcome Challenges, Pursue Democratic Path
2/3/2012

The top United Nations envoy to Libya has expressed expressed confidence that just over four months after since the end of the eight-month long conflict, the country will be able to overcome current difficulties and pursue the path towards the goals it co

Training for Elections Begins in Central Tripoli

19/1/2012

In a workshop entitled, "Elections and Effective Citizens", organised by the Libyan Society of Future and Strategic studies at the "Kabeer" hotel in central Tripoli, Libyan NGOs were given information about the electoral law and the election process so th

Australian FM Predicts Promising Future for Libya

9/12/2011

At the end of a day-long visit to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, where he met the country's new leaders, Australian foreign minister Kevin Rudd said he was surprised to find a calm Tripoli and predicted a "promising" future for Libya.

OPINION: The Libyan Transitional Government: Challenges and Recommendations
28/11/2011

Effective transitional governance is one of the most pressing challenges facing the reconstruction and stabilisation in Libya, post February 17 Revolution. However, absent functioning institutions of governance will be an obstacle on the way of securing l

Jalloud Plans Role in Future Libyan Government; Will Form Political Party
26/8/2011

Former Muammar Al Qathafi aide and prime minister in the first years of the First of September Revolution in Libya, Abdelsalam Ahmad Jalloud proved tripolipost.com right when last night he announced that he was planning to have a role in a future L

Summary of the American and International Press on the Libyan Revolution - Morgan Strong
26/8/2011

The future of Libya remained uncertain Thursday as rebel leadership moved to secure money to govern while their fighters encountered fierce pockets of resistance.

Summary of the American and International Press on the Libyan Revolution - Morgan Strong
17/6/2011

Air strikes continue to pound Tripoli as Seif al-Islam - wanted for war crimes - says his father is ready for elections. He has announced that his father is willing to hold elections and step aside if he loses, an offer which could test the unity of the W

News Summary from the US/International Press on the Libyan Crisis - by Morgan Strong
26/3/2011

As Capt. Ryan Thulin steered his F-16 fighter jet over the central Libyan coast early last Sunday, he peered into the inky darkness to hunt his target: Libyan tanks, artillery and other fielded forces.

Rebels Claim to Have Made Important Gain by Taking Control of Ajdabiyah

26/3/2011

Libyan opposition rebels backed by a barrage of Western air strikes have taken the strategic eastern city of Ajdabiyah from government control, it has been reported. "There is no doubt about it, Ajdabiyah is in opposition hands."