Party of Reform and Development

Summary

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]

Party of Reform and Development
حزب الاصلاح والتنمية
FounderKhaled al-Werchefani
Founded10 January 2012; 12 years ago (10 January 2012)
IdeologyIslamism
Jihadism
Salafism
Political positionFar-right
ReligionSunni Islam

References edit

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