Libyans celebrate on the streets in Tripoli's Martyrs' Square after casting their vote during the National Assembly election, July 7, 2012. Voice of America
Libyans Turn Out Big, Then Celebrate Historic Election -- CNN
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- After four decades of political exclusion, Libyans on Saturday night celebrated a historic election that many saw as the African nation's first steps to building a free and democratic nation.
The landmark parliamentary vote was marred in places by disruptions that prompted polling centers to close, but the overall turnout was higher than expected.
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More News On Libya's Elections
Libya election: Count under way after historic vote -- BBC
Millions Vote in Libya's 'Extraordinary' Elections -- Voice of America
Libyans vote in first free elections in decades -- L.A. Times
Libyans celebrate first free vote, West hails election as democratic milestone -- Al Arabiya
Libya Holds First National Ballot in Four Decades -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Braving Areas of Violence, Voters Try to Reshape Libya -- New York Times
Libyans vote in 1st nationwide election in decades but violence underscores challenges ahead -- Washington Post/AP
Libyans celebrate free vote despite violence -- Reuters
Obama hails Libya elections as democratic milestone -- Reuters
Facts about key parties in Libya's election -- Boston.com/AP
My Comment: I know that Libya still has a long way to go .... but who would have thought a year and a half ago that today's election was even possible.
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