With polls over, Libyans must focus on next steps of transition – UN envoy
18 July 2012 – With the successful holding of elections earlier this month, the Libyan people are on their way toward the first peaceful and democratic transfer of power in the North African country, a top United Nations official said today, adding that the country must now agree on the formation of a new government and on the process for drawing up a new constitution.
UN envoy praises Libyan election, highlights challenges faced by new government
09 July 2012 – The top United Nations envoy in Libya today said the country’s weekend election – its first free poll in almost half a century – was an “extraordinary achievement” and praised electoral authorities for organizing them efficiently, while also highlighting challenges an incoming government will face, foremost among them building security institutions.
Ahead of weekend elections in Libya, UN envoy reiterates call for peaceful conduct
06 July 2012 – On the eve of the elections to the National Congress in Libya, the top United Nations envoy to the country today urged all voters “to exercise their hard-earned democratic right.”
Secretary-General salutes Libyans ahead of first free elections in decades
05 July 2012 – Ahead of Libya’s first free elections in decades this weekend, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today saluted its people, and reaffirmed the support of the United Nations as the North African country progresses along the “road to democracy.”
Equal participation of women vital for building new Libya, says UN envoy
26 June 2012 – The top United Nations envoy in Libya today stressed the importance of the equal participation of women in rebuilding the country, as he commended the number of women who have registered to vote and to stand for election in the upcoming legislative polls.
