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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 16 | 4.81 | 1.75% | +10% | 43,851,044 | 846,248 | $170,000 | 3,281$ |
| France | 10 | 3.50 | 0.49% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 386,615 | $2,700,000 | 15,992$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 718 | $73,000 | 84$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,904 | $2,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 29 | 157,061,298 | 1,252,561 | $4,345,100 | 19,875$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Algeria:
The case of Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian writer, is being used by Rotaio as a pretext against Algeria.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is mentioned in the context of French insults towards Algeria, contributing to the ongoing crisis.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is referenced in the context of the political discourse surrounding Algeria and France.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer currently in provisional detention in Algeria.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is an Algerian writer who has faced accusations related to his freedom of expression.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer mentioned by Macron in relation to Algeria.
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Algeria:
Boualem Sansal is described as an elderly man being held and denied his right to treatment, which has drawn criticism from the French.
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France:
Emmanuel Macron denounced the 'arbitrary detention' of Boualem Sansal in Algeria.
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Algeria:
Macron expressed concern over the arbitrary detention and health condition of the Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal.
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France:
Boualem Sansal has been detained for over three months in Algeria and is under pressure to change his lawyer.
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