Verena Akram
Verena Akram is the mother of Naveed Akram, one of the alleged perpetrators involved in the Bondi Beach shooting that left multiple casualties during a Jewish festival. In the aftermath of the attack, she spoke to the media expressing disbelief that her son could be involved in violent activities, describing him as a good boy who enjoyed simple pleasures like swimming and fishing. Verena mentioned that Naveed had recently lost his job and had a close-knit family life, living with his parents and younger siblings in Sydney.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,751,754 | $2,900,000 | 5,783$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 11,500 | $160,000 | 190$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 25,323 | $1,380,000 | 1,370$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,415,164,620 | 2,788,577 | $4,440,000 | 7,343$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Hungary:
Verena Akram is shocked by her son's alleged actions and describes him as incapable of such cruelty.
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India:
Verena Akram, Naveed's mother, described her son as quiet and not particularly social.
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Australia:
Verena Akram was at home with her children when she learned about the attack.
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India:
Naveed’s mother, Verena, described the morning before the attack.
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