Tag: Paul Rusesabagina
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Rwanda’s Paul Rusesabagina denounces “authoritarian” regime in Kigali
Rwandan political critic Paul Rusesabagina, internationally renowned for saving hundreds of people during the Tutsi genocide in 1994, denounced on Saturday the situation in the country. In his first public address since his surprise release from prison last March, the vocal opponent of Rwandan President Paul Kagame described the regime as authoritarian. The message was…
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25-year terrorism sentence: “Hotel Rwanda” hero, Rusesabagina set for release
The Rwandan government announced on Friday that Paul Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, is set to be released. Rusesabagina, who also played a part in the hit film “Hotel Rwanda”, was jailed on terrorism charges in September 2021. The Rwandan government’s spokesman maintained that all procedures were followed. “There is no doubt…