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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 18 | 5.11 | 2.30% | +60% | 43,851,044 | 1,617,042 | $170,000 | 6,269$ |
| France | 13 | 4.77 | 0.65% | +40% | 65,273,511 | 591,622 | $2,700,000 | 24,472$ |
| Monaco | 4 | 4.50 | 0.31% | +50% | 39,242 | 180 | $7,800 | 36$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.25 | 0.11% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 72,008 | $2,700,000 | 2,864$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,081 | $700,000 | 896$ |
| Spain | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 37,539 | $1,400,000 | 1,124$ |
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,508 | $3,845,000 | 1,951$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,171 | $240,000 | 122$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 33,732 | $610,000 | 245$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 115,635 | $1,200,000 | 1,076$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 2,981 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,377 | $2,000,000 | 740$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 3,975 | $430,000 | 173$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,172 | $350,000 | 192$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 341,243 | 138 | $24,000 | 10$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,653 | $400,000 | 159$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 2.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 61,620 | $120,000 | 200$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,090 | $530,000 | 215$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 57 | 1,020,636,198 | 2,706,432 | $38,654,800 | 45,501$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Boualem Sansal has been imprisoned in Algeria for expressing opinions that displeased the regime.
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Sweden:
Boualem Sansal is a well-known critic of the Algerian regime who was sentenced to five years in prison for national security offenses.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who is currently detained.
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United Kingdom:
French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal was then arrested at Algiers airport in November.
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United Kingdom:
Macron has also called on Algeria to release Boualem Sansal, a 75-year-old writer sentenced to five years in prison.
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United States:
He is an outspoken critic of Islamism and the Algerian regime who was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison.
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Monaco:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been sentenced to prison in Algeria.
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Spain:
Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian writer, was detained for statements made to the press.
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Spain:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was arrested for statements considered a threat to Algeria's territorial sovereignty.
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United Kingdom:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was arrested and sentenced to five years in jail for crimes against state security.
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