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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges
Source: BBC
Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges
20 September 2021
A man who was portrayed in a film as a life-saving hero during the Rwandan genocide has been sentenced to 25 years for terrorism by a court in Rwanda.
Paul Rusesabagina, 67, was found guilty of backing a rebel group behind deadly attacks in 2018 and 2019.
His family has called the trial a sham, saying he was taken to Rwanda, from exile, by force.
Rusesabagina's journey from celebrated figure to state enemy happened as his criticism of the government grew.
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20 September 2021
A man who was portrayed in a film as a life-saving hero during the Rwandan genocide has been sentenced to 25 years for terrorism by a court in Rwanda.
Paul Rusesabagina, 67, was found guilty of backing a rebel group behind deadly attacks in 2018 and 2019.
His family has called the trial a sham, saying he was taken to Rwanda, from exile, by force.
Rusesabagina's journey from celebrated figure to state enemy happened as his criticism of the government grew.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58624691
Paul Rusesabagina refused to appear in court for most of the trial (Reuters)
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