By Ayman al-Warfalli BENGHAZI Libya (Reuters) - Libyan authorities signaled on Thursday they would press ahead with plans to move the country's parliament to the eastern port city of Benghazi despite a collapse in law and order there. Justice Minister Saleh al-Merghani said the government had decided to allocate 25 million Libyan dinars ($20.83 million) to moving the new assembly, elected last month in a vote marred by a very low turnout and violence. "There is nothing to stop us having the legislative authority in this city," he told reporters, adding he hoped further funds would be found for helping to turn Benghazi into the permanent home of the assembly. Security has worsened since a renegade general declared war on militant Islamists in May, turning parts of Benghazi into a battle ground, with fighting continuing even during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. Read More http://ift.tt/1mPeoZA
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