Omar al-Bashir
Omar al-Bashir is the former president of Sudan, who ruled from 1989 until his ousting in 2019. He is wanted by the ICC for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity related to the Darfur conflict, making him one of the most notorious figures in international criminal law.
Born on Jan 01, 1944 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,590 | $403,000 | 341$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 7,657 | $530,000 | 402$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 7,697 | $430,000 | 335$ |
| Totals | 4 | 90,684,417 | 77,708 | $4,063,000 | 3,467$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Arab Emirates:
Omar al-Bashir ruled Sudan for thirty years until 2019, during which time Islamist elements were a malignant force.
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Sweden:
Omar al-Bashir was the dictator of Sudan for decades and was responsible for numerous crimes against humanity.
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France:
Omar Al-Bashir, then president of Sudan, was denied a visa by the United States in 2013 due to an arrest warrant from the ICC.
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Norway:
Omar al-Bashir's 30-year dictatorship was a catalyst for the civil unrest in Sudan.
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Jamaica:
Omar al-Bashir was the ex-Sudanese President who mobilized the Janjaweed militias against populations in Darfur.
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Venezuela:
Omar al-Bashir is mentioned as having traveled freely to many countries despite being accused of genocide in Darfur.
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Kenya:
Hemedti carved out a reputation as a ruthless commander during the Darfur war of 2003–2005, which international observers described as genocide, and became central to Omar al-Bashir’s regime.
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Egypt:
Omar al-Bashir was mentioned as a former Sudanese president who contributed to Uganda's landlocked status.
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Portugal:
Omar al-Bashir was the dictator of Sudan who used the janjaweed militias in the Darfur conflict.
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Kenya:
The pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule.
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