Boualem Sansal
Boualem Sansal is a prominent Franco-Algerian writer known for his critical and often controversial views on contemporary Algerian society and politics. His works often explore themes of identity, freedom, and the impact of authoritarianism. Recently, he has been in the news due to his detention in Algeria, which has sparked debates about censorship and freedom of expression in the country.
Born on Oct 15, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 6,132 | $400,000 | 266$ |
| Totals | 2 | 55,971,678 | 35,208 | $1,800,000 | 1,137$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Israel:
Boualem Sansal is a writer who has been imprisoned for expressing his views against the dictatorship in Algeria.
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Spain:
Boualem Sansal was honored with a public reading of his texts at the festival.
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Italy:
Boualem Sansal, the Franco-Algerian writer, was sentenced to five years in prison and was not included in the presidential clemency.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been imprisoned for nearly eight months.
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Monaco:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been imprisoned for his ideas.
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France:
Boualem Sansal has been imprisoned for over seven months and was excluded from a presidential pardon in Algeria.
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France:
Boualem Sansal was sentenced to five years in prison for his views on the Algerian nation.
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Portugal:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been sentenced to five years in prison for undermining national unity.
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United Kingdom:
Boualem Sansal has been in jail since being arrested at Algiers airport in November last year.
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Switzerland:
Boualem Sansal is a prominent Franco-Algerian writer who has been imprisoned for his regime-critical statements.
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