ocr: Legally a multiparty democracy since 1988, Tunisia is still dominated by the RCD and President Ben Ali. Main Political Issues Fundamentalism The RCD has clamped down on Islamic fundamentalists, particularly the outlawed "Al-Nahda," or Renewal Party. In 1991,500 "Al-Nahda" members were arrested following a failed coup, thought to be inspired by fundamentalists. Its leader, Rachid Gannouchi, is now in exile. Social reform The RCD sees social pro; grams aimed at reducing unemployment as a way to combat the spread of Islamic militancy. The expansion of women's rights is also likely to continue, ba ...
