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Libya: Challenges on Its Road Toward Democracy

Source: 
Voice of America
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Published Date: 
09/01/2011

Speaking with Voice of America, Barrie Freeman, director for North African programs, discusses the reasons she is optimistic at the prospects of Libya's transition.

"A lot of work and preparation have already been done by the NTC in Benghazi," Freeman says, "but also by the formation of neighborhood councils in Benghazi, even in Tripoli when Gadhafi was fully in control.  I think Libyans have been mobilizing for this for many months."