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Nairobi (AFP) - Outspoken Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, who became internationally renowned for his efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide, said Saturday that Rwandans were "prisoners in their own country". In his first public message since he walked free from a Rwandan prison in March after more than 900 days behind bars, Rusesabagina thanked the United States for orchestrating his surprise release from what he described as "hell". The "Hotel Rwanda" hero said his video broadcast on YouTube was issued to coincide with Rwanda's proclamation of independence on July 1, 19...
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Doha (AFP) - Rwanda opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired a Hollywood movie on the country's genocide, arrived in Qatar on Monday, three days after being released from prison, diplomats said. The 68-year-old, whose 25-year jail term was commuted by President Paul Kagame, was to undergo medical checks and rest before flying to the United States on Wednesday, the diplomats told AFP. "He needs care but will fly on to the US on Wednesday," said one Doha-based diplomat following the case. Rusesabagina was released late Friday after 938 days in prison under an accord, mediated by Qatar, ...
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Kigali (AFP) - Fiercely outspoken Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars. Rusesabagina was released late Friday away from the media glare and will return to the United States after the Kigali government commuted his 25-year sentence on terrorism charges. His detention had thrown a spotlight on Rwanda's record of crushing political dissent and free speech under President Paul Kagame. Rusesabagina was convicted in September 2021 o...
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Kigali (AFP) - Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars. Rusesabagina was released late Friday and will return to the United States after the Kigali government commuted his 25-year sentence on terrorism charges. His detention sparked criticism in the West and among rights groups, and highlighted Rwanda's record of crushing political dissent and free speech under President Paul Kagame. Rusesabagina was jailed after he was ...
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Kinshasa (AFP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States was "concerned" by "credible" reports that Rwanda is supporting rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The resurgence of the M23 group in Congo's restive east has exacerbated tensions between the neighbours, with Kinshasa accusing Kigali of backing the rebels. Blinken was speaking in the Congolese capital Kinshasa, where he arrived on Tuesday for the second leg of a three-nation African tour and met President Felix Tshisekedi. Rwanda has denied the allegations and Blinken is due to visit the country f...
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Kinshasa (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in DR Congo on Tuesday for a one-day visit expected to focus on a conflict in the east of the country that has sparked tensions with Rwanda. Blinken, on the second leg of an African tour, was met at Kinshasa's Ndjili Airport by Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula, the president's office said. He and President Felix Tshisekedi will have a "one-on-one" meeting at the presidential palace in the evening, it said in a statement. The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking international support as it tussles with neighbouring Rwanda ov...
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Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday for a diplomatic solution over the Democratic Republic of Congo's rising tensions with Rwanda as he met with Kinshasa's top diplomat. Receiving Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula at the State Department, Blinken said the United States wanted to support "peace and security and stability in the eastern DRC, which is under some challenge." "We want to be very supportive of important African efforts that are ongoing," he said. Blinken praised talks earlier this year in Kenya's capital Nairobi between the DR Congo's governm...
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