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1.6 million Libyans cast their vote in momentous elections

Despite fears of violent protests, Libyans turned out to the ballot boxes in droves.

Jubilance as Libyans vote in historic elections

Libyans are voting today in parliamentary elections – the first since last year’s toppling of dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

A Libyan woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Tripoli on July 7, 2012 as voters headed to the polls to elect Libya's General National Assembly.

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