Libyan diaspora vote in historic election

Libya's diaspora began casting their votes on Wednesday, ahead of the historic election for the National Congress  on 7th July.

Libyan diaspora cast votes in six countries - Canada, UK, US, UAE, Jordan and Germany.

Whilst some had recently fled, many had left Libya a long time ago, at some point during Gaddafi's 42-year rule.

The Times reported that one elderly gentleman who cast his vote in Wembley, UK, carried with him a passport dating back to 1969.

Coaches have been arranged to enable Britain's 30,000 Libyans to travel to London to cast their votes before Saturday.

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