Libya prepares for polls as doubts grow

Polling

Polling, set for December 24, was intended to mark a transition towards peace, but many now fear it could instead reignite civil war. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Libya is to hold its first ever presidential elections late next week, but the lack of a final list of candidates and bitter political divisions have cast doubt on whether they will take place.

Polling, set for December 24, was intended to mark a transition towards peace, but many now fear it could instead reignite civil war.