Paul Rusesabagina is unable to access attorneys and evidence while in his abusive imprisonment by the Rwanda government. His circumstance comes after his decades of critiquing against the current regimes’ human rights abuses and violations against the Rwandan people.
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Press Conference Regarding the Indefinite Postponement of Paul Rusesabagina’s Verdict
Press Conference Regarding the Indefinite Postponement of Paul Rusesabagina’s Verdict
Supporters, Legal Observers Rally Around Hotel Rwanda Hero as His Family Crowdfunds to Fight His “Show Trial”
Crowdfunding efforts grow on behalf of human rights advocate Paul Rusesabagina, who has been a political prisoner of the Rwanda government since August 2020 and now subjected to a show trial. Rusesabagina’s bravery during the Rwanda genocide served as inspiration for the film Hotel Rwanda.
Congress Calls on Sec. Blinken to Ensure Rusesabagina’s Safe Return
Members of the United States Congress urge Secretary of State Blinken to use diplomatic resources to extradite humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina, who is being denied his basic human rights under his imprisonment and legal rights in his show trial. in Rwanda.
Pegasus Surveillance Software is Being Used to Track Rusesabagina’s Family
Despite their denial to the contrary, the Rwandan government is believed to be using Pegasus surveillance software to target human rights activists, journalists, lawyers, and others, including Hotel Rwanda humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina’s daughter Carine Kanimba.
What is the Rwandan government hiding?
Hotel Rwanda humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina is continually denied access to legal counsel and court documents while under the imprisonment of Rwanda authorities. The case’s judge ruled for Paul to have access to necessary documents, but they remain continuously confiscated from him.
Letter to the Secretary of State from the Members of the US Congress
Letter from members of the United States Congress urging Secretary of State Blinken to use diplomatic resources to extradite humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina, who is being denied his basic human rights under his imprisonment and legal rights in his show trial. in Rwanda.
Rwandan Courts Move to Sentence the Wrong Paul
Hotel Rwanda humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina faces the possibility of life imprisonment after a nearly four month long trial. This comes despite legal irregularities and the prosecution’s lack of evidence to base their accusations.
Update on Paul Rusesabagina’s Access to Food and Water
Lawyers of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina state that Rusesabagina had received standard prison ration over the weekend despite news earlier in the week such items would be denied to him. Access to food and water is mandated in the United Nation’s Mandela Rules, as recognized by most nations.
Belgium Parliament asks for Rwanda to Repatriate Rusesabagina
The majority parties of the Belgian Parliament approved a resolution condemning the kidnapping and current imprisonment of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina by the Rwanda government. Parliamentarians additionally have urged the Belgian Foreign Minister to repatriate Rusesabagina.