Libya moves closer to holding high-risk presidential elections

Electoral roll to be set out this week alongside opening of nominations for president despite internal opposition and fears of bloodshed

Libya has moved closer to high-risk elections after the electoral officer said he would set out the electoral roll this week, open nominations for the post of president in November and distribute voting cards in weeks.

Facing stiff internal resistance to holding elections, he insisted the presidential election would be held in two stages, with a presidential run-off and elections to a parliament being held together afterwards.