Reform Front Party Explained

Reform Front Party
Arabic Name:حزب جبهة الإصلاح
Secretary General:Mohammed Khoja[1]
Founded:[2]
Ideology:Salafi Islamism
Seats:0

The Reform Front Party (El Isla) is a Salafist political party in Tunisia.[3] It is the first Salafi political party of the country,[2] though the Salafist Justice and Development Party has since been licensed.[4] The party was established in 2012.[2] The party calls for the annulment of the Tunisian Code of Personal Status.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Exclusive: Tunisia licenses first Islamist Salafi party. Tarek. Amara. Reuters. 11 May 2012. 19 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Glossary: Islamic awakening. Great Decisions. 19 October 2014. 2014.
  3. News: Tunisia grants license to Islamist Salafi party for first time. Al Arabiya. 11 May 2012. 19 October 2014.
  4. Web site: Salafists under spotlight ahead of Tunisia poll. Ahram Online. 19 October 2014. 19 October 2014.