Libya Election News Today

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.

Several Libyan parliamentary candidates call for nationwide protests over the cancellation of the election

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Secret Service says nearly $100 billion has been stolen from pandemic relief funds intended to help struggling businesses and unemployed workers. A record number of Americans are signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces. New COVID infections in South Africa are falling, indicating the latest wave may be past its peak.

Libya calls off a presidential election after the parliament’​​​​​​​s election committee ruled out the possibility of holding the vote on Friday.

Militia forces in Tripoli appear to have ended their siege of government headquarters after surrounding the building Wednesday

Libyas presidential election, meant to help unify the nation after a decade of civil war, is supposed to take place in just over a week, but calls are mounting for a delay.

Appointment of Stephanie Williams comes after the sudden resignation of the current envoy Jan Kubis one month ahead of election

Presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for December 24 in highly polarized environment

Last week, lawmakers endorsed Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s government amid international pressure on Libya’s stockholders to implement a UN-brokered road map that set Dec. 24 as the date for general elections