Freed ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives in US

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Paul Rusesabagina has arrived in the United States after being freed from prison. His efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda" The 68-year-old was released on March 25 after more than 900 days behind bars. He was convicted in September 2021 of backing an armed rebel group.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US

The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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KRDO

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives back in US

By Jennifer Hansler and Jack Forrest, CNN Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda” and was freed from prison in Kigali last week, returned to the United States on Wednesday, arriving at the US Army’s Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio, according to a State Department official. “The U.S. government is focused on ensuring that Mr. Rusesabagina and his family’s well-being are prioritized, and that all assi…

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives back in US

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Malay Mail

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives in US, says White House

WASHINGTON, March 30 — Outspoken Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, has arrived in the United States after being freed from prison, the White House said yesterday. “I’m pleased to welcome Paul Rusesabagina back to the United States. We’re glad to have him back on US soil & reunited with his family & friends who’ve long waited for this day to…

2 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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WKMG

Freed ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina arrives in US

The man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” and was freed by Rwanda last week from a terrorism sentence returned Wednesday to the United States and joined his family after being held for more than two years.Paul Rusesabagina's arrival in San Antonio was announced by his daughter Carine Kanimba, who tweeted that “our family is finally reunited today.”White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tweeted that “we’re glad to have him back on…

2 months ago·Orlando, United States

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France24

Paul Rusesabagina, inspiration for "Hotel Rwanda", arrives in US after release from prison

Outspoken Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda," has arrived in the United States after being freed…

2 months ago·France

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