Moncef Marzouki announces resignation from political life

In a video posted on his Facebook page, Marzouki announced his decision to withdraw from the presidency of Al-Harak party as well as from political life. This decision had been made following the results of the recent presidential elections, in which he failed face to the independent Kais Saied.

Marzouki added: “I will remain committed to all the issues of my people and my nation, which I will continue to serve in whatever ways and different areas.”

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It is noteworthy that Marzouki is the fourth President of the Republic of Tunisia (2011-2014). He is the first president in the Arab world to come to power democratically and hand it over democratically after the end of his term.