Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was dramatized in the Oscar-nominated film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism charges in a Rwandan court Monday.
Rusesabagina …
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was dramatized in the Oscar-nominated film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism charges in a Rwandan court Monday. Rusesabagina was convicted of supporting the National Liberation Front (FLN), a rebel group associated with the Rwanda Movement for Democratic Change (MRCD) political party. Rusesabagina has admitted to sending the FLN money, according to the BBC, but has denied calling for the group to target civilians. Rusesabagina and MRCD are staunch opponents of Rwandan president Paul Kagame, who conquered the country during the 1994 Rwandan Civil War and has held office since 2000.
