The election came 17 months after political demonstrations against longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi broke out in two Libyan cities . NEW : U.N. Secretary-General Moammar Gadhafi congratulates the African people on the election . Some polling centers remain open after violence stopped voters from casting ballots . Preliminary results of the parliamentary vote could be announced Monday or Sunday , an official says . The 200-seat U.N. will help rebuild the nation , create institutions .
NEW : U.N. Secretary-General Moammar Gadhafi congratulates the African people on the election . Some polling centers remain open after violence stopped voters from casting ballots . Preliminary results of the parliamentary vote could be announced Monday or Sunday , an official says . The 200-seat U.N. will help rebuild the nation , create institutions .