Libyans decide: Frustration mounts after election delay
By DW
26 December 2021 |
11:26 am
Volatile Libya was scheduled to hold democratic elections, meant to finally pave the way to stability and peace. But, with the vote now postponed, young Libyans are growing increasingly frustrated with the country's political elite.
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