Rwanda Frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Fame
Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Rwanda Frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Fame Rwanda’s government has commuted the 25-year 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. ADVERTISEMENT Government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press on Friday that the presidential order was issued after a request for clemency on behalf of Rusesabagina, a 68-year-old U.S. resident and Belgian citizen. Senior U.S. officials said Rusesabagina arrived late Friday at the home of the Qatari ambassador in the Rwandan capital of Kigali and was expected to leave the country in the coming days. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT U.S. President Joe Biden hailed the news, saying, “Paul’s family is eager to welcome him back to the Unit