{UAH} I’m ready to face terror charges against me, says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 03 2020

   

 

 

Paul Rusesabagina at his cell at the Remera Metropolitan Police Station, Kigali, Rwanda on September 3, 2020. PHOTO | COURTESY

Summary

• Rusesabagina is being held at the Remera Metropolitan Police Station in Kigali.
• He says has so far been treated "with kindness" and expects to receive justice and a fair trial in Rwanda.
• The US government says it is closely watching the case against him.

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By IVAN R. MUGISHA

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Paul Rusesabagina, the 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero, who was arrested early this week to face terror, murder, and arson charges, says he is choosing his defence team to prove his innocence.

In an exclusive interview with The EastAfrican, Mr Rusesabagina, said from his police cell that he has so far been treated "with kindness" and expects to receive justice and a fair trial in Rwanda.

"I have been treated with kindness. Last night I had pasta and today porridge. I have my medication because I move with my tablets for blood pressure and a cardiovascular condition," he said, adding that he was visited by two medical doctors on Thursday.  

Mr Rusesabagina is being held at the Remera Metropolitan Police Station, where he is provided with a bed, mattress and a mosquito net.
His cell also has a personal bathroom fitted with accessories.

He sat on a small chair for the interview, and was wearing a black suit and a cream shirt with no tie, and a face mask.

After granting consent for an on-the-record interview, Mr Rusesabagina spoke calmly and in a measured tone

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