“I am not an atheist, but I do not want religion to interfere in the affairs of the state.”

— Habib Bourguiba

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About Habib Bourguiba

Politician • Tunisian

Habib Bourguiba was a Tunisian lawyer, nationalist leader, and statesman who served as the country's leader from independence in 1956 to 1987. As the first President of Tunisia, he spearheaded significant social and...

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