Shawn VanDiver
Shawn VanDiver is the founder of #AfghanEvac, a coalition focused on the resettlement of Afghan nationals who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan conflict. He has been actively advocating for the rights and safe passage of Afghans seeking refuge in third countries, particularly in light of the challenges they face in Pakistan as they await resettlement.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 6.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 459,939 | $21,000,000 | 29,180$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,146 | $54,000 | 49$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 60,215 | $2,700,000 | 2,491$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,815 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,779 | $2,700,000 | 1,304$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 215,085 | $280,000 | 273$ |
| Totals | 8 | 691,489,401 | 773,979 | $26,749,000 | 33,311$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Shawn VanDiver expressed concern for Afghan refugees feeling terrified and attacked.
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Pakistan:
Shawn VanDiver is the president of AfghanEvac, a volunteer group seeking to assist Afghans who helped US forces.
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Jamaica:
Shawn VanDiver criticized the use of a single violent individual as an excuse to punish an entire community.
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France:
Shawn VanDiver highlighted that Rahmanullah Lakanwal's background had been verified multiple times.
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United States:
Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, a non-profit group involved in helping resettle thousands of Afghans after the US withdrawal in 2021.
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United States:
Shawn VanDiver, the CEO of AfghanEvac, said that the suspect’s 'isolated and violent act should not be used as an excuse to define or diminish an entire community.'
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Uruguay:
Shawn VanDiver stated that the violent act of one person should not be used to define an entire community.
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United States:
Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, urged the public not to demonize all Afghans because of the alleged choices of one individual.
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United Kingdom:
Shawn VanDiver, a US Navy vet, founded 'Battle Buddies' to support Afghan refugees facing deportation.
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United Kingdom:
Shawn VanDiver stated that the ban broke a promise Americans had made to Afghans.
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