الإطار السياسي والقانوني لانتخابات الرئاسة الليبية 24  ديسمبر 2021

حسين يوسف القطراني; عبد الحفيظ عبد السلام محمد

doi:10.54172/0t421687

Authors

Hussein Yousef Al-Qatruni Department of Political Science, Faculty of Economics, University of Benghazi Author
Abdul Hafeez Abdul Salam Muhammad Department of Political Science, Faculty of Economics, University of Benghazi, Al-Marj Branch Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54172/0t421687

Keywords:

Political and Legal Framework, Libyan Presidential Elections

Abstract

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the role of the media in setting the public agenda and shaping public opinion toward democratic transition and electoral participation. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and employed second-level meta-analysis of available published studies. The researchers analyzed an available sample of studies addressing the role of the media in democratic transition and electoral participation that they were able to obtain.

The findings revealed that the Libyan media have contributed to consolidating the democratic process in Libya by raising citizens' democratic awareness and emphasizing the importance of democracy. The media also highlighted human rights issues, stressed the importance of protecting these rights, and advocated exposing violations against them. Furthermore, the media encouraged active and meaningful participation in the various elections held in Libya, promoted women's participation in decision-making and in political, social, and economic life, introduced political parties and public figures while presenting their electoral programs, exercised criticism and oversight over governmental, legislative, and judicial performance, opposed separatist and racist rhetoric, and kept citizens informed of developments in Libya's political, economic, social, and military affairs.

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