Reform Front Party

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Reform Front Party
حزب جبهة الإصلاح
Secretary-GeneralMohammed Khoja[1]
Founded2012 (2012)[2]
IdeologySalafi Islamism[1]
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Website
jabhatislah.org

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Amara, Tarek (11 May 2012). "Exclusive: Tunisia licenses first Islamist Salafi party". Reuters. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Glossary: Islamic awakening" (PDF). Great Decisions. 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Tunisia grants license to Islamist Salafi party for first time". Al Arabiya. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Salafists under spotlight ahead of Tunisia poll". Ahram Online. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.