According to American counter-terrorism analysts the Tunisian Islamic Front is a group with ties to terrorism.
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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 Summary of Evidence prepared for Riyad Bil Mohammed Tahir Nasseri's second annual Administrative Review Board on 4 August 2006 stated:
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.