Sunday, July 8, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years

Africa - Voice of America
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Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years
Jul 7th 2012, 10:24

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyans filled with optimism went to the polls Saturday for their nation's first multi-party elections in 60 years.  It was an emotional moment for people who have lived through 42 years of dictatorship and a bloody revolution. Many young men were fighting the forces of Moammar Gaddhafi just nine months ago. Today, some of those same young men were presiding over a raucous intersection of celebratory horn honking, as Libyans headed to and from the voting stations. ...

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