Boualem Sansal

Boualem Sansal

writer Algeria

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
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
181,940
Power
7,541$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 4 5.00 0.23% +20% 65,273,511 181,841 $2,700,000 7,522$
Monaco 3 6.33 0.23% +10% 39,242 98 $7,800 20$
Totals 7 65,312,753 181,939 $2,707,800 7,542$
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Recent Mentions

Monaco Monaco: Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been incarcerated and condemned for his statements regarding Algeria's colonial history. 5

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: Le procès en appel de l'écrivain franco-algérien Boualem Sansal prévu le 24 juin

France France: Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who is imprisoned for his commitment to truth and freedom of expression. 7

Le Monde: « La libération de Boualem Sansal est une cause européenne »

France France: Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who has been sentenced to five years in prison for expressing his opinions. 3

Le Monde: A Prague, les filles de l’écrivain Boualem Sansal, détenu en Algérie, se disent « impuissantes »

France France: Boualem Sansal was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for his comments on the Western Algerian identity. 3

Le Monde: En Algérie, un universitaire arrêté pour des propos controversés sur l’amazighité