Libya to Hold First Free Election in 60 Years

Alicia Powe | July 6, 2012
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Nearly three million Libyans have registered to vote in the country's first multi-party election in 60 years, set for June 7.

 “Stuff hasn't become suddenly a lot better. That's just truth right now,"said student Amin Siyala who is home for the summer from school in Britain. "But obviously we know it will get better because there still needs to be time for the elections to happen and for a new government to come and bring change.” 

Libyans will choose among 1400 candidates for a 200-seat National Assembly that will form a temporary government and draft a constitution, leading to another election next year. 

(h/t VOAnews)