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The fate of Libya's parties rides on the tribal and personal networks they can tap into in the run-up to the elections, what alliances are likely to be developed in the congress, and the impact of their advertising.

"They're all in a position to do well," said Carlo Binda, director of the National Democratic Institute's branch in Libya, noting none have run in elections before.

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