Makula Kintu
Makula Kintu is a Congolese national who gained attention after he was reportedly wrongfully targeted for deportation to South Sudan by U.S. authorities. He claims to have been born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite having South Sudanese heritage through his parents. His case highlights the complexities surrounding immigration policies and the consequences of governmental actions on individuals caught in the crossfire.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 73,358 | $106,000 | 145$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 22,703 | $1,700,000 | 1,016$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,717 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 4 | 94,737,701 | 98,778 | $1,821,000 | 1,175$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Makula Kintu will be accepted into South Sudan after initially being denied entry.
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Kenya:
Makula Kintu was granted permission to enter South Sudan after being previously denied entry due to conflicting reports about his nationality.
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Kenya:
Makula Kintu is identified as a national of the Democratic Republic of Congo who was misrepresented as a South Sudanese citizen.
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Canada:
The man, who identified himself as Makula Kintu, said his parents were from South Sudan but he was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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