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Paul Rusesabagina

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Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood movie about Rwanda's 1994 genocide, is escorted in handcuffs into a ...

World Mar 24

Rwanda government frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

World Mar 24

Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood movie about Rwanda's 1994 genocide, walks in handcuffs to a courtroo...
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

Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood movie about Rwanda's 1994 genocide, is escorted in handcuffs into a ...
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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…

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