Tunisian Islamist party leader returns home

The leader of a Tunisian Islamist party that was long outlawed by authorities has returned to his homeland after two decades in exile.

Tunisian Islamist party leader returns home
Sun, 30 Jan, 2011 - 14:01

The leader of a Tunisian Islamist party that was long outlawed by authorities has returned to his homeland after two decades in exile.

About 1,000 people crowded into Tunis airport today to welcome Rachid Ghanouchi, leader of the Ennahdha, or Renaissance, party.

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