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Libya articles on Democracy Chronicles

The 2011 uprising created more space for democracy in Libya but civil war and militarism have over taken democracy in almost all areas of the country. Under the regime of Mu’ammar al-Qadhafi, political parties were illegal, and all political activity was strictly monitored. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring.

Libya to Vote on New Constitution Before February

by DC Editors - December 8, 2018

Libya to Vote on New Constitution Before February

Chairman of Libya’s elections commission says the beleaguered North African nation will hold a referendum on a new constitution before the end of February.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Libya

Is Libya Ready for Elections?

by DC Editors - May 29, 2018

Libya Ready for Elections

Some analysts say conditions in war-scarred Libya are not conducive for a free and fair vote

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, France, Libya

Violence Throws Libya Election Plans Into Turmoil

by DC Editors - May 3, 2018

Libya Election Plans

Various Libyan factions are accusing each other of trying to postpone parliamentary and presidential elections

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Libya

French ex-President questioned in Libyan corruption probe

by DC Editors - March 21, 2018

French ex-President questioned

Claims are the former French president received funding for his 2007 election campaign from the Libyan dictator Gaddafi

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France, Libya, Worldwide Corruption

The Woman Who Saved Thousands Of Eritrean Refugees

by DC Editors - June 8, 2017

Eritrean Refugees

Journalist and Eritrean refugee rights activist Meron Estefanos has a huge impact on Eritrean exiles

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Charity, Eritrea, Journalism and Free Speech, Libya, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Efforts Taken to Avoid a Civil War in Libya

by Hassan Elhage - June 4, 2017

Civil War in Libya

Despite efforts by the Libyan and American governments, Libyans themselves must engage in a movement towards solidarity to ensure a civil war is avoided—which would ultimately enable terrorism and deepen economic trouble.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Libya, United Nations

UNICEF to Address the Increase in Unaccompanied Refugee Children

by Hassan Elhage - May 21, 2017

Increase in Unaccompanied Refugee Children

As of 2016, there are 300,000 unaccompanied child refugees and separated children globally, which is 66,000 more than in 2010 and a five-fold increase over the last seven years.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Italy, Libya, Mexico, Political Exiles, United Nations, Worldwide

The Rise and Fall of Chad’s Dictator Hissene Habre

by DC Editors - November 4, 2016

Chad's Dictator Hissene Habre

On May 30, 2016, former Chadian President Hissene Habre was convicted for crimes against humanity

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, France, Libya

The Sad Lessons From the Arab Spring’s Collapse

by DC Editors - November 18, 2015

Arab Spring's Collapse

Ethnic violence has led to a re-entrenchment of dictatorship following the Arab Spring’s collapse

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Bahrain, Dictatorships, Egypt, Libya, Middle East, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Libyan Voter Registration Successful But No Plan For Vote

by DC Editors - November 4, 2015

Libyan Voter Registration Successful

Amid chaos of war, an online Libyan voter registration is a surprising win, if a vote is ever held

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Internet and Democracy, Libya, Voter Registration

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