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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Cara Anna and Ignatius Ssuuna

Rwanda says Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame to be freed

Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Rwanda's government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial.

Government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press on Friday that the 25-year sentence was commuted by presidential order after a request for clemency.

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