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Rusesabagina Team Announces Filing of Petition with U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
The family of Paul Rusesabagina and attorney Peter Choharis announce the filing of a petition with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention regarding the kidnapping and illegal imprisonment of the humanitarian and political activist.
UNWGAD Press Release to Free Paul Rusesabagina – VIDEO
The family and legal team of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina have filed a petition with the United Nations working group on arbitrary detention. This is done in an effort to continue to show the world the unfair circumstances Rusesabagina has endured including kidnapping and illegal imprisonment.
Day 8 – Rusesabagina Boycotts Illegal Sham Trial Once Again
Paul Rusesabagina has removed himself from his trial. He informed the judges that he has not found justice and there has been a lack of respect for his rights. He had been denied access to his personal lawyers, limited access to his Rwandan lawyers, and held incommunicado and tortured by Rwandan authorities.
Paul Rusesabagina, Hotel Rwanda Humanitarian, Trial Recap Day 7
Rwandan agent Michelle Martin testifies at the trial of Paul Rusesabagina. Her testimony includes recounting her brief stint with the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation and access to 10,000+ emails, despite her contact with HRRF being far more limited.
Video of the Rusesabagina Team Press Conference
Video in response to Paul Rusesabagina’s decision to step away from his show trial.
The Trial Against Paul Rusesabagina is an Abuse of Process
Overview and analysis of the kidnapping, imprisonment, conditions, and trial of Paul Rusesabagina up to his refusal to continue appearing at the court proceedings.
Hotel Rwanda Humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina Denied Basic Rights, Refuses to Stand Trial
Paul Rusesabagina refuses to continue appearing at his trial due to claims of disrespect made against him, the withholding of his basic rights, and the unfairness of the trial itself. He has been denied representation from his personal lawyers and unable to access 5,000+ page case filed of charges against him.
Paul Rusesabagina, Hotel Rwanda Humanitarian, Trial Recap Day 4
The High Court ruled Paul Rusesabagina’s kidnapping as legal due to the claim force was not involved. The government has admitted Paul was lured to Rwanda, which is illegal under international law. In addition, the court said Rusesabagina was legally arrested and presented with an arrest warrant, though none have been produced.
