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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who leads Myanmar's junta, meets the press after casting his ballot at a polling station in the capital Naypyitaw on Dec. 28, 2025, for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, (R) who leads Myanmar's junta, shows his ink-stained finger after casting his ballot at a polling station in the capital Naypyitaw on Dec. 28, 2025, for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

An official of the Union Election Commission displays a ballot to count during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Polling Opens For Legislative Elections In Cote d'Ivoire - Abidjan

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on December 27, 2025. Polling stations opened on Saturday morning across Cote d'Ivoire for legislative elections to renew the 255 seats of the National Assembly, Xinhua reporters observed on site in Abidjan, the country's economic capital. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Polling Opens For Legislative Elections In Cote d'Ivoire - Abidjan

A voter fills out a ballot at a polling station in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on December 27, 2025. Polling stations opened on Saturday morning across Cote d'Ivoire for legislative elections to renew the 255 seats of the National Assembly, Xinhua reporters observed on site in Abidjan, the country's economic capital. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes inside a ballot box during the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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Presidential Election Result Announcement - Cameroo

Paul Biya, president of Cameroon and candidate of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, casts his ballot at a polling station in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter puts a thumbprint on a document before casting a ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Buea, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also former president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), casts his ballot during LDP presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan LDP leadership election

Farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi casts his ballot in a runoff of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi casts her ballot in a runoff of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi casts her ballot in a runoff of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi casts his ballot in a runoff of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba casts his ballot in a runoff for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Malawi Presidential Election

A voter casts his ballot at the civic center polling station in Lilongwe, Malawi, September 16, 2025. Malawians are going to polling stations to elect the president, parliamentary representatives, and local government leaders. The much-awaited voting exercise started at 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with long queues at polling centers across the country. Photo by Xinhua/Peng Lijun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malawi Presidential Election

A voter receives a ballot paper at the civic center polling station in Lilongwe, Malawi, September 16, 2025. Malawians are going to polling stations to elect the president, parliamentary representatives, and local government leaders. The much-awaited voting exercise started at 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with long queues at polling centers across the country. Photo by Xinhua/Peng Lijun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malawi Presidential Election

A voter receives a ballot paper at the civic center polling station in Lilongwe, Malawi, September 16, 2025. Malawians are going to polling stations to elect the president, parliamentary representatives, and local government leaders. The much-awaited voting exercise started at 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with long queues at polling centers across the country. Photo by Xinhua/Peng Lijun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Centrist Rodrigo Paz Leads of Bolivia Presidential - La Paz

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in La Paz, Bolivia, August 17, 2025. Bolivia kicked off its presidential elections on Sunday. Photo by Javier Mamani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Centrist Rodrigo Paz Leads of Bolivia Presidential - La Paz

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in La Paz, Bolivia, August 17, 2025. Bolivia kicked off its presidential elections on Sunday. Photo by Javier Mamani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Centrist Rodrigo Paz Leads of Bolivia Presidential - La Paz

Bolivian President Luis Arce shows his ballot at a polling station in La Paz, Bolivia, August 17, 2025. Bolivia kicked off its presidential elections on Sunday. Photo by Javier Mamani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Centrist Rodrigo Paz Leads of Bolivia Presidential - La Paz

Former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga casts his ballot at a polling station in La Paz, Bolivia, August 17, 2025. Bolivia kicked off its presidential elections on Sunday. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Yuchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Holds Municipal Elections in Tripoli

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Tripoli, Libya on Aug. 16, 2025. Libya began its second phase of municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations across the country opening from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The elections covered 26 of the 63 municipalities initially slated for this phase, the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) said. Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Holds Municipal Elections in Tripoli

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Tripoli, Libya on Aug. 16, 2025. Libya began its second phase of municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations across the country opening from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The elections covered 26 of the 63 municipalities initially slated for this phase, the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) said. Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM