The streets of district number two in Sirte.<br/> <br />It was the site of the final battle of the revolt in Libya. It was also the last place that Muammar Gaddafi was hiding in before he was captured and killed.<br/> <br />For the first time in 60 years Libya is holding its first free election. They are choosing an assembly which will elect a prime minister and cabinet ahead of full parliamentary elections next year.<br/> <br />Many in the town are boycotting the vote.<br/> <br />They say they will not vote until their homes are repaired.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) MOHAMMAD, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I will not vote because of the destruction and won't vote until they reconstruct our house and give us compensation. Then I will vote. I can not vote while the house is still destroyed."<br/> <br />Some remember better times.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) WOMAN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We wish we had a good house and a good life. This house is not good to live in."<br/> <br />As voters head to the polls in other parts of the country many in Sirte are sitting this one out -- at least until they have a place to call home.<br/> <br />Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters
