Libyan Voters Head To The Polls In Benghazi Local Elections -- BBC
Residents in Benghazi, the city where the Libyan uprising began, have voted in historic local elections.
More than 400 people contested seats on the 44-member local council, even though the remit of local authorities has yet to be set.
This was the first time such elections have been held in the city since the 1960s and turnout was high.
National elections are expected to be held in June. Until then, the mandate of local councils will remain unclear.
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Update #1: Libyan city of Benghazi holds first post-Gadhafi vote -- USA Today/AP
Update #2: Libya holds first local elections since Qaddafi's ouster -- Global Post
Update #3: Benghazi vote inspires hope for Libya -- Al jazeera
My Comment: It's a small step .... but also a big one for Libya's future.
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