Libya holds rare local elections amid division, security Concerns

Libya holds municipal elections on Saturday, a rare democratic test in a fractured nation, though key eastern cities boycott. The UN-backed vote aims to strengthen local governance but faces threats from attacks on electoral offices and unrest. "Libyans must vote freely, without fear," said resident Esraa Abdelmonem, 36. The polls will gauge political sentiment in areas hit by May clashes.