Paul Rusesabagina made headlines recently for his controversial arrest in Rwanda in August 2020. He is known for saving over 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed. Rusesabagina has been a vocal critic of the Rwandan government and President Paul Kagame, accusing them of human rights abuses.
Born on June 15, 1954, in Rwanda, Rusesabagina worked as a hotel manager in Kigali during the genocide. His story inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda," which brought international attention to his actions. Rusesabagina has since lived in exile in Belgium and the United States, advocating for human rights and democracy in Rwanda. However, his arrest in Rwanda has sparked international concern about his safety and the rule of law in the country.