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 |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 490,809 | $448,000 | 1,067$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 490,809 | $448,000 | 1,067$ |
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Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Boualem Sansal is a French-Algerian writer sentenced to five years for damaging national unity.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is imprisoned in Algeria and supported by Noëlle Lenoir.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was sentenced to five years in prison for 'undermining national unity'.
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Monaco:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer imprisoned for five years for 'undermining national unity'.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was sentenced to five years in prison for 'undermining national unity'.
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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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