Formerly-banned Islamist party wins in Tunisia; seen as dominant political force

Formerly-banned Islamist party wins in Tunisia; seen as dominant political force

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia’s long-banned Islamist opposition has won what is regarded as the first free elections in the North African state. Officials said Ennahda party was the winner in parliamentary elections held on Oct. 23 in Tunisia. They said Ennahda, banned for decades by the former regime of President Zein Bin Abidine […]