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Prosecutors request life sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero

June 18, 2021 Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwandan prosecutors on Thursday requested a life sentence for the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” as he faces terrorism charges, while his family asserts that he faces mistreatment and an […]

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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

February 18, 2021 Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press

KIGALI, Rwanda — As the terrorism trial for Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” is set to start on Wednesday, his family says the critic of longtime Rwandan President Paul Kagame has […]

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero arrested on terror charges, say police

August 31, 2020 Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press

KIGALI, Rwanda — Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda” as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country’s 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government […]

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Prosecutors request life sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero arrested on terror charges, say police

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation effective June 30

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November