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Libya’s liberals call for civil state, reject political Islam

TRIPOLI — A top member of Libya’s liberal coalition, which claims to have swept 70 percent of seats reserved for parties in the next congress, on Wednesday rejected political Islam and called for a civil state. “The National Forces Alliance is against the injection of religion into political battles,” Faisal…

Libyan liberals claim early lead in vote count

TRIPOLI — Liberals claimed an early lead on Sunday in vote counting across the country after Libya held its first free elections following Moamer Kadhafi’s overthrow, winning plaudits from the international community. If the trend is confirmed, Libya unlike neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt whose strongmen were also toppled in last…