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Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Rwanda: Intimidation of Opposition Political Parties Must End

Amnesty International’s press release on February 18 details the lack of political freedom in Rwanda as opposition parties are repressed.

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

2009 Amnesty International Report on Rwanda

Amnesty’s 2009 report on Rwanda is now available on-line.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Real life star of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ speaks at UM

Paul Rusesabagina headlined a panel discussion on January 22 hosted by the University of Miami Law School and HRRF, as reported in The Miami Hurricane.

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Paul Rusesabagina Speech to Donor’s Forum on Chicago Public Radio

Paul Rusesabagina’s October 30th keynote speech to the Chicago Global Donor’s Forum Conference was archived on WBEZ (91.5), Chicago Public Radio.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Courage of one inspires next generation of leaders

A November 2nd appearance by Paul Rusesabagina at St. Viator’s Church in Arlington Heights, IL is highlighted in a Daily Herald article.

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Paul Rusesabagina: In his own words

Rome News-Tribune (Georgia)Sept. 21: An article about Paul Rusesabagina’s appearance at Berry College (Georgia) was recently published by John Bailey in the Rome News-Tribune.

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Why are repressive regimes given the succour of British aid?

The Independent (UK) – Paul Rusesabagina’s positions are discussed and he is quoted in this article by Ian Birrell about British foreign policy and aid to Rwanda. Among other things, Paul asserts that “I did not keep silent in 1994 and I cannot keep silent now. The British taxpayer is financing a proxy war. We need justice, not aid.” (full story)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ to visit Dublin

The Irish Times (Dublin) – Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was dramatised in the acclaimed film Hotel Rwanda, will address Irish audiences this week on the lessons from conflicts in both his own country and Northern Ireland. Click here for the full story.

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Rwandan Genocide Survivor Leads Human Rights Movement in Canada

Eloge Butera is an outspoken voice for stopping genocides and human rights violations, travelling across Canada, educating people through speeches about the Rawandan genocide.

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Rwandan hero gets warm welcome at Holocaust Museum

From the Skokie Review — Paul Rusesabagina visits the new Holocaust Museum in Skokie, IL

See the article here

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