World Mar 24 Rwanda government frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame By Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Mar 24 Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame to be freed from prison, Rwanda says Rwanda’s government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial. By Cara Anna, Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press
World Dec 04 Watch 10:37 Dictatorial governments are reaching beyond their borders to silence critics Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroic efforts during the Rwandan genocide were depicted in the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was living in the U.S. when he was brought to Rwanda, against his will, to stand trial on charges of terrorism. Human rights advocates… By Benedict Moran
World Sep 06 Rwanda’s president says ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero must stand trial Rusesabagina is credited with saving 1,200 lives during Rwanda's 1994 genocide by letting people shelter in the hotel he was managing during the mass killings. Now he is accused of supporting rebel violence in Rwanda and his family complain that… By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press
World Aug 31 ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, Paul Rusesabagina, arrested Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film "Hotel Rwanda" as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country's 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government on terror charges, police announced on Monday. By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press
Jan 17 Watch Essayist Reflects on Africa’s Place in the Movie Theaters From "The African Queen" to "Hotel Rwanda," Africa has served as both a distant backdrop for story lines with diverse themes as well home to intricate characters who make difficult choices. Essayist Clarence Page reflects on the evolving stream of… Continue watching