Libya’s leader suspends members of transitional government after protests

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By Associated Press, Updated: Sunday, January 22, 8:23 AM

BENGHAZI, Libya — The head of Libya’s transitional government on Sunday suspended delegates from Benghazi, the city that kicked off the movement that toppled ruler Moammar Gadhafi last year.

The suspension the latest sign of discord within the body that led the anti-Gadhafi uprising but has struggled to establish an effective government to replace his regime.

The move follows protests in Benghazi accusing the body of corruption and not moving fast enough on reform. It was prompted by street protests and rejected by the delegates,

The announcement came the day after protesters stormed the National Transitional Council offices in Benghazi and carted off computers, chairs and desks while Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, head of the NTC, was holed up inside.

more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/libyas-leader-suspends-members-of-transitional-government-after-protests/2012/01/22/gIQA5VHPIQ_story.html

[tabatha]

1. Democracy in action.

[EFerrari]

2. How is suspending the delegates from Benghazi democracy in action?

That's not democracy, that's repression.

[jakeXT]

3. Ochlocracy

[EFerrari]

4. I had to look that up.

[ellisonz]

5. Democracy can be a messy business. n/t