North Africa

Libya's Interim Government Under Pressure to Deliver

Progress needed on security, economy and governance to dispel unhappiness with transitional authorities.

25 Jan 12

Efforts to secure weapons continue but interim rulers face uphill struggle to disarm population.

21 Dec 11

Activists want to hold new leaders to original aims of revolution, even as public tires of protest.

17 Dec 11

Two Islamic parties win in first round of elections, leaving liberal groupings far behind.

9 Dec 11

Army presented itself as saviour of spring revolution, but is proving to be just the opposite.

29 Nov 11

Even state broadcasters are airing criticism, although red lines for free speech remain.

25 Nov 11

Military council refuses to delay polls as divisions heighten between army, political parties and protestors

25 Nov 11

New parliament urged not to squander achievements of spring revolution.

23 Nov 11

Activist says situation just like original uprising in January.

21 Nov 11

North African state has managed to head off major unrest experienced by other regional states.

17 Nov 11

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