Libya election: Historic vote amid tensions

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Libya election: Historic vote amid tensions

BBC – Libyans are voting in their first free national election for 60 years. They are selecting a temporary assembly which will have the task of picking a cabinet and a prime minister. But voting has been disrupted by unrest in some areas, particularly the east. Officials say 101 of more than 1,500 polling stations were unable to open. Nevertheless, overall turnout has been described as high, with voters choosing their first government since Col Gaddafi came to power in 1969. Read article

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