| ID | 114937 |
| Title Proper | Libyan election breaks Arab Spring pattern |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | John, Ronald Bruce St |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In landmark elections, Libyans went to the polls for the first time in 60 years to elect a General National Congress which will form an interim government, oversee the writing of a constitution, and supervise polls for an elected government based on the new constitution. Taking place only nine months after the successful conclusion of the 17 February Revolution, the elections were widely hailed as an extraordinary achievement. The election results were a surprise to many observers as Libyan voters largely supported moderate parties and candidates, reversing a regional trend in support of Islamists. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 47, No.3; Sep 2012: p.13-19 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 47, No.3; Sep 2012: p.13-19 |
| Key Words | Libya ; Arab Spring ; Libyan Election ; Constitution ; Elections ; Islam ; Political Parties |