Persistent violence continues to destabilize nationwide despite local vote in Libya’s Tripoli
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 March Vents Fury at Continued Benghazi Violence
Continued Benghazi violence and assassinations against government spark protests for peace
Libya Holds Local Votes in Test for Turbulent Country
Libya holds local vote for municipal elections to test leading parties amid increasing turbulence
Protesters Seek End of Libya Militia Rule
Arab Spring continues as protesters push for end of Libya militia rule across troubled country
Women Could be in Danger from Libya Constitution
Draft apparently contains few safeguards for women citizens is in danger from Libya Constitution
After Qaddafi, Putting Libya Back Together
Bizarre reign of Qaddafi is being unraveled as putting Libya back together is blunting democracy
Kadhafi Figures Banned in Victory for Armed Protest
Bloody and unusual era is gradually coming to close in Libya as hated Kadhafi figures banned
Democratic World Must Act to Help Troubled Libya
Many troubles are not insurmountable if the democratic world act to help troubled Libya changes
Libya Arab Spring Has Yet to Solidify New Democracy
Libya’s violent revolution to topple Qaddafi left country more free but without unity to govern
Libya Moves to End Qaddafi Era Detentions, Warrants
Violent Arab Spring uprising that deposed regime still battling legacy of fallen dictatorship as they end Qaddafi era detentions: Libya political parties struggling to unite opposing groups