Tunisian Islamic Front


According to American counter-terrorism analysts the Tunisian Islamic Front is a group with ties to terrorism.

History

According to the Journal of the Middle Eastern Review of International Affairs,
the Tunisian Islamic Group was founded by Rashid al-Ghannushi,
who had previously founded the Nahda movement.
The article discussed why radical Muslim groups don't agree to join in coalition governments.
It stated that. in 1998, when it was published, Rashid al-Ghannushi was in exile in the United Kingdom.

Security concerns

The United States State Department
reported the Tunisian Islamic Front claimed credit for murdering four policemen, and had warned all foreigners to leave Tunisia:
The Summary of Evidence memo prepared for Guantanamo captive
Riyad Bil Mohammed Tahir Nasseri's
first annual Administrative Review Board, on 27 April 2005 stated:
  • The detainee is also a known member of the Tunisian Islamic Front.
  • The Tunisian Islamic Front is suspected to be the armed wing of En-Nahda.
The Summary of Evidence prepared for
Riyad Bil Mohammed Tahir Nasseri's
second annual Administrative Review Board on 4 August 2006 stated:
  • A foreign government has identified the detainee as a known member of the Tunisian Islamic Front.
  • According to a foreign government agency, it is suspected that Tunisian Islamic Front is the armed wing of En-Nahda. Members of the Tunisian Islamic Front have a range of contacts within the Islamic movement and would be in close contact with other Islamic extremists.
The Jamestown Foundation called the group "shadowy", and its strength "uncertain".

Alleged members and alleged associates

Mohamed Ali Harrath is the Secretary General of the Tunisian Islamic Front. He is also the Director General of the British satellite television station, the Islam Channel.