Ballots burn in Benghazi - the cradle of last year's uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.<br/> <br />Libya's first free elections in 60 years were marred by protesters here reportedly storming polling stations and burning hundreds of ballot slips.<br/> <br />Benghazi has seen a spate of protests by local groups who complain the area is being neglected by Tripoli and want more powers for the oil-rich region.<br/> <br />In this neighbourhood, protesters allegedly shot at a polling station injuring one voter.<br/> <br />It was a different story here in Misrata where officials said voting was progressing smoothly.<br/> <br />Libyans are selecting a 200-member assembly that will choose a cabinet and prime minister to replace the self-appointed interim government.<br/> <br />While analysts say it's hard to predict the political make-up of Libya's new assembly, many of the 3700 candidates have strong Islamic agendas.<br/> <br />Sunita Rappai, Reuters
