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Ali Chaouch
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Chaouch (left) and Yukiya Amano, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency
Tunisian Minister of Housing and Equipment
In office
15 June 1993 – 9 October 1997
Preceded by Mohamed Charfeddine Gallouz
Succeeded by Slaheddine Belaïd
Tunisian Minister of the Interior
In office
9 October 1997 – 17 November 1999
Preceded by Mohamed Ben Rejeb
Succeeded by Abdallah Kallel
Secretary General of the Democratic Constitutional Rally
In office
5 December 2000 – 18 August 2005
Tunisian Minister of Social Affairs
In office
17 August 2005 – 14 January 2010
Preceded by Chédli Neffati
Succeeded by Naceur El Gharbi
Personal details
Born 26 June 1948
Bou Arada, French Tunisia
Died 17 August 2020(2020-08-17) (aged 72)
Political party RCD

Ali Chaouch (born June 26, 1948 – died August 17, 2020) was an important politician and government minister from Tunisia. He held several key roles in the Tunisian government throughout his career.

About Ali Chaouch

His Early Life and Education

Ali Chaouch was born in Bou Arada, which was part of French Tunisia at the time. He studied at Tunis University and earned a degree in economic science in 1970. After finishing his studies, he started working in different public organizations.

In 1981, he became the director general of a company focused on developing Tunis. The next year, in 1982, he was chosen to lead an agency that worked on improving and renewing city areas.

Working in Government

When Zine El Abidine Ben Ali became the leader of Tunisia, Ali Chaouch took on even more important roles. On November 21, 1987, he was appointed as the leader of the Medenine Governorate, which is like being a governor for a region. After that, he became the CEO of an agency that managed land for housing.

His first step into the main government was on July 31, 1992, when he became a secretary to the Minister of Public Health. This was a big step in his political journey.

Important Minister Roles

Ali Chaouch held several important minister positions.

  • From June 15, 1993, to October 9, 1997, he served as the Minister of Housing and Equipment. In this role, he would have overseen projects related to homes and buildings.
  • Then, from October 9, 1997, to November 17, 1999, he was the head of the Ministry of the Interior. This is a very significant job, often dealing with national security and local administration.

After these roles, he joined the Social and Economic Council. He also served as the Secretary General of the Democratic Constitutional Rally political party from December 5, 2000, to August 18, 2005.

Later Years and International Work

Ali Chaouch returned to a minister role on August 17, 2005. He became the Minister of Social Affairs, a position he held until January 14, 2010. This role would have involved looking after the well-being of people in Tunisia.

After his time as a minister, he was appointed as Tunisia's Ambassador to Austria. He also became Tunisia's representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency. This agency works on the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy around the world.

His Passing

Ali Chaouch passed away on August 17, 2020, at the age of 72.

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