Rwanda says Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame to be freed

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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.

Published 3 months ago · Kigali, Rwanda

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BBC News

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Paul Rusesabagina Freed From Jail

Paul Rusesabagina, credited for turning his hotel into a shelter during the 1994 genocide, was escorted just before midnight to the residence of the ambassador of Qatar, which played a key role as an intermediary. Rusesabagina, now a Belgian citizen and US permanent resident, will fly to Qatar and then back to the United States.

2 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Hotel Rwanda’s Paul Rusesabagina to be released from prison

Ex-hotelier whose actions saved lives during 1994 genocide has sentence for terrorism charges commuted

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwandan jail

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda" about the Rwandan genocide, and is serving a 25-year sentence on terrorism charges, will be released early on Saturday, the Rwandan government said.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Rwanda says Rusesabagina of “Hotel Rwanda” fame to be freed

Rusesabagina, a U.S. resident and Belgian citizen, is expected to be released on Saturday.

2 months ago·India

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CTV News

Man who inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda' to be freed from prison

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 offences years later in a widely criticized trial.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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