Court to hear appeal against ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero's prison sentence

Paul Rusesabagina

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina is escorted by police officers after his pre-trial court session on September 20, 2021. PHOTO | AFP

A court in Kigali will begin hearing the case of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina on Monday after prosecutors appealed against his 25-year prison sentence, saying it was “lenient”.

The prosecution appealed against a September 20, 2021 that found Rusesabagina guilty of eight charges following a seven-month long trial.