Hamadi Jebali
Tunisian politician and journalist
Born
January 12th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Tunisia
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An engineer and journalist, served as the 19th Prime Minister of Tunisia from December 2011 to March 2013. Played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy following the 2011 revolution. Led the Ennahda party and focused on economic recovery and social issues during tenure. Advocated for a moderate Islamic approach in politics and worked on national reconciliation efforts.
Served as the 19th Prime Minister of Tunisia
Led the Ennahda party
Contributed to Tunisia's democratic transition
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