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More than two years since former dictator Moammar Gadhafi was ousted, Libya is still trying to take control of one of his unfortunate legacies – the proliferation of armed militias set up to fight him.

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Read more about 'Now We Have Hope': Libyans Confident Despite the Rise of Armed Militias | Dec. 15, 2013

Libyans: Optimistic, Want Security and Democracy, Unhappy with GNC and Reject Militias – Survey | Nov. 28, 2013

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A public opinion survey financed by the Danish Foreign Ministry and conducted by the American National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Danish JMW Consulting makes some revealing insights into the views of Libyans on security, democracy, militias, Islam, political parties, women etc.

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Read more about Libyans: Optimistic, Want Security and Democracy, Unhappy with GNC and Reject Militias – Survey | Nov. 28, 2013

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Security and Political Partisanship Rank Among Libyans’ Foremost Concerns

One year after the election of Libya’s General National Congress (GNC), citizens there are expressing increasing frustration about the country’s persistent insecurity and want leaders to address that issue, according to a new public opinion study conducted by NDI. The study reveals a widespread belief that a proliferation of weapons, lack of security, partisanship and corruption are holding back Libya’s political transition.