Rachid Ghannouchi

Rachid Ghannouchi is a prominent Tunisian politician and the co-founder of the Ennahda Movement, an Islamist political party. Born in 1941, he played a significant role in Tunisia’s political landscape, especially after the 2011 revolution that ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Ghannouchi advocates for a democratic and pluralistic approach to Islam in politics, promoting social justice and human rights. He has faced both domestic and international scrutiny, balancing his party's Islamic roots with the demands of modern governance. His influence extends beyond Tunisia, symbolizing the complex relationship between Islam and democracy in the Arab world.