The Latest Breaking News from Rwanda

Sunak answers our call: I’ll ask Home Office to investigate deportation of Afghan war hero

The prime minister pledged to look into the case of the Afghan pilot who arrived in Britain via a small boat and is facing deportation to Rwanda, as reported by The Independent

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero in Qatar, heading to family in US

The man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” and was freed by Rwanda last week from a terrorism sentence has arrived in Qatar on his way to reuniting with family in the United States

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

David Lammy on regrets, Rwanda flights and racism: ‘I’ve had so many death threats’

The working-class son of Guyanese immigrants could soon be the foreign secretary. He discusses antisemitism, Suella Braverman – and his experience of being stopped and searched at 12

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Just one in five voters thinks Rwanda plan will actually 'stop the boats'

Only 22% of 1,500 voters quizzed online think the controversial policy will be a deterrent

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023

Rwanda plans constitutional change to hold presidential and parliamentary polls together

Rwanda plans to amend its constitution to allow for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held at the same time, according to a statement outlining cabinet resolutions, seen by Reuters on Saturday.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' hero's release came from desire to end diplomatic sore point

The release of Paul Rusesabagina from a Rwandan prison late on Friday was the result of months of negotiations between Washington and Kigali, with both eager to draw a line under what they described as an "irritant" to their relationship.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2023

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina's prison sentence commuted

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars. The decision to commute his 25 year sentence on terrorism charges comes after extensive negotiations between the United States, Rwanda and its close ally Qatar.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' hero freed, thanks Kigali

KIGALI: Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of "Hotel Rwanda" detained after criticising the government, was freed late Friday, the United States said, offering gratitude to Kigali.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' figure Rusesabagina released from prison in Rwanda - U.S. officials

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the film "Hotel Rwanda," was released from a Rwandan prison on Friday, U.S. officials said, after his sentence was commuted following intense diplomacy by the United States.    Rusesabagina was accompanied by a U.S. embassy official as he was moved from prison…

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Paul Rusesabagina, 'Hotel Rwanda' hero, released from prison

The man who inspired the novel and the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, was released late Friday evening from prison after the Rwandan government commuted his sentence.

WEKU · Mar 24, 2023