Rwandan government critic sentenced to 25 years

Rwandan former Hotelier-turned government critic, Paul Rusesabagina, is convicted of terrorism and sentenced to 25 years in Kigali. His daughters say their father was kidnapped, tortured and denied a fair hearing.

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(Image: Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood movie about Rwanda's 1994 genocide, is escorted in handcuffs from the courtroom in Kigali, Rwanda in 2020. Credit: REUTERS)