Libya: plan for presidential election on 24 December close to collapse
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from on (#5SYVC)
US ambassador says delay would put country at mercy of those who prefer bullet power over ballot power'
The chances of Libya staging its first presidential elections on the long planned date of 24 December appeared close to collapse on Sunday after the body overseeing the vote said it was unable to announce the the approved candidates because of continued legal doubts.
With the elections less than a fortnight away and virtually no time for campaigning, a postponement would represent a bitter blow to the international community's hopes of reuniting the deeply divided country.
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