Violence Plagues Election Preparation as Libya Approaches Historic Elections, Struggles to Form

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Gunmen close five Libya oil terminals ahead of vote

AFP – Armed men have forced the closure of five oil facilities in eastern Libya in protest over not being granted more seats in this weekend’s first elections since Moamer Kadhafi was overthrown. “We have shut Al-Sedra, Haruj, Zuwaytina, Brega and Al-Hariga in protest over the distribution of seats.