Congress dismisses Abushagur
Oct 7 George Grant

Congress dismisses Abushagur

By George Grant.Tripoli, 7 October:The National Congress has voted overwhelmingly to dismiss Prime Minister-elect Mustafa Abushagur in a vote of no co...

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Rumours of Jalil's death "greatly exaggerated"
Sep 30 George Grant

Rumours of Jalil's death "greatly exaggerated"

Rumours surfaced on Facebook this afternoon that Mustafa Jalil had died of a heart attack in Germany.Tripoli, 30 September:Former NTC Chairman Mustafa...

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Benghazi Congress members call on government to go further in disbanding militias
Sep 27 George Grant

Benghazi Congress members call on government to go further in disbanding militias

By George Grant.Members of Congress for Benghazi making their announcement in the National Congress yesterday. (Photo: Sami Zaptia)Tripoli, 27 Septemb...

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Benghazi local election results announced— woman candidate wins most votes UPDATE
May 21 George Grant

Benghazi local election results announced— woman candidate wins most votes UPDATE

By George Grant.Benghazi, 21 May:The results from the first democratic elections to take place in Benghazi for more than four decades were announced t...

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Benghazi goes to the polls
May 19 Michel Cousins

Benghazi goes to the polls

By George GrantBenghazi, 19 May:In the city's first taste of democracy ahead of nationwide elections next month, Benghazi went to the polls today to e...

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Benghazi local elections on 19 May; disappointing registration figures
May 7 Michel Cousins

Benghazi local elections on 19 May; disappointing registration figures

Benghazi, 7 May:Benghazi local elections will take place on Tuesday, 19 May.  The announcement was made on Sunday by Suleiman Zubi, head of the city’s...

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Apr 22 Michel Cousins

455 Candidates file to run in Benghazi including 22 women

By Salah Bugazia and Sharon LynchBenghazi/Tripoli, April 22:Between 15 and 19 April, 455 candidates filed applications to run for seats on the Benghaz...

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Benghazi Election Heats Up, Voter Registration is Extended
Apr 18 Michel Cousins

Benghazi Election Heats Up, Voter Registration is Extended

By Sharon Lynch18 April:Suleiman Zubi, the retired Benghazi court judge who is overseeing the Benghazi local election, has extended the voter registra...

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