The trial of Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie, was denounced by human rights advocates as a “show trial” intended to silence critics of Rwanda’s president.
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‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident Denied Food and Medicine in Prison, Family Says
Paul Rusesabagina told his family that prison officials informed him that they would cut access to food, water and medicine from Saturday, raising concerns about his health.
The ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Is on Trial. Here’s What We Know.
Paul Rusesabagina, a government critic living abroad, was mysteriously taken back to Rwanda late last year and arrested. His supporters say he has no chance of getting a fair hearing.
Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Gives Jailhouse Interview
Paul Rusesabagina, who mysteriously disappeared from Dubai last month and then resurfaced as a prisoner in Rwanda, says he believed he was being flown to Burundi to talk to church groups.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, Is Held on Terrorism Charge
Mr. Rusesabagina sheltered more than 1,200 Rwandans who fled to the hotel he was managing during the 1994 genocide, a story that became a film. But he has become a critic of President Paul Kagame.