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His story inspired 'Hotel Rwanda.' Now he's speaking out against the government

11:45am April 15, 2024

Paul Rusesabagina, whose life inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda, and his daughter, Anaïse Kanimba, have been vocal critics of Rwanda's current president, Paul Kagame.

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Paul Rusesabagina looks on as he sits with some of his co-accused at the Supreme Court in Kigali, Rwanda, on Feb. 17, 2021, where he denied charges of being associated with an armed group. On Friday, the Rwandan government said it commuted his sentence.

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Paul Rusesabagina, 'Hotel Rwanda' hero, released from prison

8:42pm March 24, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

The man who inspired the novel and the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, was released late Friday evening from prison after the Rwandan government commuted his sentence.

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Paul Rusesabagina has been convicted on terrorism charges in Rwanda after a trial that he and his family say was unfair and politically motivated. He's seen here arriving at a court in Kigali, the capital, in February.

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The Man Whose Heroism Inspired 'Hotel Rwanda' Is Convicted On Terrorism Charges

2:57pm September 20, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Paul Rusesabagina has been a critic of President Paul Kagame, who has now led Rwanda for more than 20 years. Rusesabagina was arrested under circumstances that have been described as a kidnapping.