Robert Pether
Robert Pether is an Australian engineer who has been in detention in Iraq for four years. His case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by Australians imprisoned overseas on what many believe to be flimsy or politically motivated charges. Advocates for his release emphasize the need for more assertive diplomatic efforts to secure the freedom of detained Australians.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,741 | $2,700,000 | 1,143$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,469 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,916,011 | 32,210 | $2,705,100 | 1,147$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Robert Pether, a mechanical engineer, was jailed in 2021 on fraud charges amid a contract dispute between the consulting firm he worked for and the Central Bank of Iraq.
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Ireland:
Robert Pether has been released on bail after spending four years in an Iraqi prison.
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Australia:
Robert Pether has been detained in Iraq for four years.
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