Rashid al-Ghannushi

Al-Ghannushi co-founded the Islamic Tendency Movement (later Ennahda) in Tunisia, advocating for a democratic and Islamic political system. The movement was banned under President Habib Bourguiba, leading to al-Ghannushi's imprisonment and exile.

After years of imprisonment and repression under President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, al-Ghannushi was released and went into exile in London. From there, he continued to lead Ennahda and advocate for democratic reform in Tunisia.

Following the Tunisian Revolution that ousted Ben Ali, al-Ghannushi returned from exile. He led Ennahda to victory in the 2011 Constituent Assembly elections, becoming a key figure in Tunisia's democratic transition.

Al-Ghannushi resigned as head of the Ennahda party after President Kais Saied suspended parliament and consolidated power. This marked a setback for the democratic transition and led to political crisis in Tunisia.