Alan Kurdi
Alan Kurdi was a three-year-old Syrian boy whose tragic death in 2015 while attempting to reach Europe highlighted the dire plight of refugees fleeing war and persecution, becoming a symbol of the humanitarian crisis faced by migrants.
Born on Sep 02, 2012 (13 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 79,947 | $3,845,000 | 3,669$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Totals | 2 | 121,789,180 | 115,835 | $5,545,000 | 5,274$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Ten years after Alan Kurdi’s photo prompted an outpouring, experts fear a loss of empathy for refugees.
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Germany:
Alan Kurdi was a Syrian boy whose tragic death was referenced in a controversial cartoon.
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Canada:
Alan Kurdi's photo became a shocking symbol of the plight of refugees.
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Italy:
Alan Kurdi was a three-year-old Syrian Kurdish boy whose body was found on a beach in Bodrum, symbolizing the failure of European migration policies.
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United States:
Alan Kurdi was a two-year-old Syrian boy who drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean with his family.
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Argentina:
Alan, a three-year-old Syrian boy, is depicted as a victim of the migrant crisis.
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