'Hotel Rwanda' film hero Paul Rusesabagina loses bail appeal

Paul Rusesabagina with his lawyers Emeline Nyembo (left) and David Rugaza at the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on September  25, 2020. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA | NMG

A Rwandan appellate court has upheld the decision to deny bail to genocide film ‘Hotel Rwanda' hero, Paul Rusesabagina, agreeing that he could flee the country.

The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court in the capital Kigali said Mr Rusesabagina should be remanded on grounds that he is a flight risk.