Rusesabagina was released late Friday after 938 days in prison under an accord, mediated by Qatar, between the US government and Rwanda. Reportedly in fragile health, Rusesabagina stayed at the Qatar ambassador's residence in Kigali before flying to Doha. Qatar authorities did not immediately confirm his arrival in the Gulf...
Qatar brokers release of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina
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 found to have backed an armed rebel group in a trial that his supporters denounced as a sham.