Published 1 year ago

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

Summary by Ground News

Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars. His efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda" He was convicted in September 2021 of backing an armed rebel group. The 68-year-old, who is also a Belgian citizen with US permanent residency, has been in failing health.

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Reuters

'Hotel Rwanda' hero's release came from desire to end diplomatic sore point

The release of Paul Rusesabagina from a Rwandan prison late on 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.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

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".

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

'Hotel Rwanda' hero's release came from desire to end diplomatic sore point

KIGALI (Reuters) - The release of Paul Rusesabagina from a Rwandan prison late on 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. Read full story

1 year ago·Malaysia

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Infobae

The Rwandan government commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, the hero who saved hundreds of compatriots from genocide

The case had been classified as unfair by the United States and other countries. “Grateful to know that he will soon be reunited with his family,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

1 year ago·C A B A, Argentina

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Washington Examiner

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…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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National Post

'Hotel Rwanda' hero's release came from desire to end diplomatic sore point

KIGALI -- The release of Paul Rusesabagina from a Rwandan prison late on 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.

1 year ago·Canada

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