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The Yearslong Fight To Get Paul Rusesabagina Out of Rwanda
Paul Rusesabagina, depicted in the 2004 film about genocide in his country, was reunited with his family last week. It took years of pressure to get him out of Rwanda, where he was convicted on terrorism charges.
Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Lands in Qatar
His release ended more than two and a half years of captivity, during which he was tried on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Freed From Prison
Paul Rusesabagina, a critic of Rwanda’s president, was tricked into entering the country, then sentenced to 25 years after what his supporters called a show trial.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, to Be Released From Prison
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered by the U.S., he is to be set free.
Visiting Congo, Pope Francis Embraces the Poor and Exploited
The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.
UK High Court Rules on Rwanda Deportation Plan
The highly criticized effort is meant to deter those crossing the English Channel in small boats, but experts say that it would violate international law.
Rwanda’s President Says the US Can’t ‘Bully’ Him Into Releasing Rusesabagina
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda suggested that only an invasion of his country could force him to release Paul Rusesabagina, a rescuer in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Rishi Sunak Unveils Plans to Tackle Migrant Boat Crossings and Asylum Backlog
Amid growing anger within his governing Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to eliminate the country’s backlog of asylum claims.