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Civil Society in Libya – between high hopes and frustration

2 July 2012 in Africa and Middle East, Anti-corruption movement, People power

Sixteen months after the February 17th revolution the country is preparing for its next historical step: The upcoming elections for a new parliament! Although they have just been postponed from June 19th to take place on July 7th 2012, these elections will be the first free elections for the people of Libya after the 42 […]

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The fight in Libya continues – this time it’s against corruption

10 November 2011 in Africa and Middle East, Anti-corruption Conventions, Anti-corruption movement

Although the battle for democracy has ended in Libya, the fight against corruption is still being waged. Death threats continue against one activist, who remains determined to stand up and denounce corrupt acts as he sees them. The following was published in the Newsletter of the 4th Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention […]

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