Paul Rusesabagina (who was born 15 June 1954) is a Rwandan humanitarian known for hiding and protecting 1,268 refugees during the Rwandan Genocide. None of those refugees were hurt or killed during the attacks. He was the assistant manager of the Sabena Hôtel des Mille Collines before he became the manager of the Hôtel des Diplomates, both in Kigali,Rwanda. During the genocide he used his influence and connections as temporary manager of the 'Mille Collines' to shelter 1,268 Tutsis from being slaughtered by the Interahamwe militia.
Rusesabagina's efforts were the basis of the Academy Award nominated film Hotel Rwanda (2004). He currently lives in Brussels, Belgium with his wife, Three children, and two adopted nieces.
Read more about Paul Rusesabagina: Birth and Career, Rwandan Genocide, Rusesabagina's Acts, Timeline of Rwandan Genocide Events, Awards Received, Feud With Paul Kagame
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