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 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 67,292 | $2,700,000 | 2,784$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 67,292 | $2,700,000 | 2,784$ |
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Recent Mentions
France:
Boualem Sansal was elected to the Académie française after being pardoned by Algeria following a year in prison.
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Vietnam:
Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal was arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison in March.
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Spain:
Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian writer, was sentenced to five years in prison for comments about Algeria's territorial history.
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Portugal:
Boualem Sansal was condemned and imprisoned but later pardoned due to intervention from Germany.
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Italy:
Boualem Sansal was arrested for expressing views similar to those of Macron, which led to significant backlash.
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United Kingdom:
French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal was then arrested at Algiers airport and jailed for five years, before being pardoned by Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune last month.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was released by Algeria amid diplomatic tensions with France.
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France:
Boualem Sansal was arrested on November 16, 2024, and later released.
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France:
Boualem Sansal received a pardon from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
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France:
Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer who was recently granted clemency by Algeria.
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