Hero of 'Hotel Rwanda' to be released after controversial terrorism sentence commuted

Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame

Rusesabagina has asserted that his arrest was in response to his criticism of Rwandan President Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.

Real life ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released from prison

Almost 30 years ago, Paul Rusesabagina saved hundreds of his own countrymen during the inter-ethnic genocide that gripped Rwanda. His actions inspired the film Hotel Rwanda. But eighteen months ago he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason. He says his arrest was prompted by his criticism of…

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina freed from prison

Paul Rusesabagina is credited with helping save almost 1,200 lives during the 100-day slaughter in 1994 that left about 800,000 Rwandans - Click the link for more details.

'Hotel Rwanda' Hero's Release Result of Resolving Diplomatic Discord

The release of Paul Rusesabagina from a Rwandan prison late Friday was the result of months of negotiations between Washington and Kigali, with both eager to draw a line under what they described as an "irritant" to their relationship. Two U.S. officials — one from President Joe Biden's administration and a Congressional aide — said no concrete concessions were made to secure the release of Rusesabagina, a U.S. permanent resident made famous by …

Biden celebrates 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina's release from prison

FILE - Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda" and is credited with saving more than 1,000 people by sheltering them at the hotel he managed during the genocide, attends a court hearing in Kigali, Rwanda, Friday Feb. 26, 2021. Rwanda's government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial. Government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told The Associated Pre…

Paul Rusesabagina released from prison in Rwanda

Larry Madowo reports Rwanda's President has commuted the sentence of the man portrayed as a hero in "Hotel Rwanda".