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Party of Reform and Development

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Party of Reform and Development
حزب الاصلاح والتنمية
FounderKhaled al-Werchefani
Founded10 January 2012; 13 years ago (10 January 2012)
IdeologyIslamism
Salafism
Political positionRight Wing
ReligionSunni Islam

The Party of Reform and Development (PRD) (Arabic: حزب الاصلاح والتنمية Hizb Al-Islah Wal-Tanmiyah) is a political party in Libya, that was founded on 10 January 2012 in Benghazi. It is an Islamist party, promoting the principles of Sharia law. It is led by Khaled al-Werchefani, a former member of the Muslim Brotherhood.[1]

References

  1. ^ "First Islamist party emerges in Libya". Hurriyet Daily News. Tripoli. Agence France-Presse. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.