Reformists (Sanussiyya)

## Reformist Group

The unofficial symbol of the group, originating from their local Arabic name's first letter "Alif".

## Information

### Ideology

Nominally;* Royalism
* Islamic Liberalism
* Pro-Liberalization

Factions;

* Republicanism
* Social Democracy
* Social Liberalism
* Islamic Democracy
* Anti-Chief

### Position

Constructive Opposition (de jure)Anti-Chief (de facto)

The **Reformists** (Arabic: منقلبات *Munqalibāt* lit. Revolutionaries) also known as the **Anti-Chief Camp** or **Alif**, are one of the two main political camps in the Sanussiyya clan alongside with the Principlists. They are categorized with their *constructive opposition* to the Chief and desire to modernize the Sanussiyya clan to fit in with the rest of the world. The Reformists are represented with 3 seats in the Sanussiyya Majlis.

The Arabic term "Munqalibāt" encapsulates the essence of the Reformists' mission, signifying their revolutionary spirit and commitment to ushering in positive change within the Sanussiyya order. Their stance against the Chief, a symbolic figure of authority within the clan, marks them as agents of constructive opposition, seeking to reform and modernize the order to align it with contemporary global standards.

The Reformists' platform encompasses a wide array of initiatives aimed at fostering progress within the order. This may include advocating for educational reforms, empowering disenfranchised community members, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to connect the Sanussiyya with the broader world.

Their vision extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the Sanussiyya, as the Reformists aspire to position the order as a dynamic and relevant entity in the global context. Their constructive engagement with the external world could open doors to collaborations, partnerships, and a more interconnected role for the Sanussiyya on the international stage.

## WD72 Elections

After the Chief's decision to hold elections, the Reformists won 3 seats out of 15, retaining their minority and official opposition status. They fielded candidates for 5 seats, winning in three, resulting in a Reformist gain of one due to a new seat being added right before the election by a sudden decision from the Chief. The newly elected member of the Majlis, Muhammad al-Barka bin Sidq gave an interview to the local newspaper; Desert Times:

> I am committed to our jihad against imperialism, and fully support the Chief as the leader of our movement, I mean clan or tribe... Can't we start over. Okay, let me try again. I will work for the best for our great realm. What we mean by reform, is a reform in the fundamentals of Africa. We propose a change in leadership in Africa, an Africa for Africans. That is the reform, we of course support our dearest Chief.
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## WD79 Elections

The Chief called for early elections after the Reformist gain in the by-election following the execution of the incumbent MM. In the elections the Reformists contested all seats and winning 3 new seats while losing the seat they have won in the by-election giving them a net gain of 2. The electoral system was defined as First-Past-the-Post following a decree from the Grand Sanussi.