In 2020, Paul Rusesabagina was kidnapped and wrongfully imprisoned by the Rwandan government for speaking out against President Paul Kagame and his repressive government. With the support of his family, human rights organizations, and Hollywood celebrities, his story gained international attention, ultimately enabling the U.S. government to secure his release after 939 days of arbitrary detention.

Now, five years later, Paul is calling for stronger U.S. government support for arbitrarily detained individuals and their families, including clearer agency roles and improved coordination. He also highlights the importance of independent resources such as RFK Human Rights’ recently published Arbitrary Detention Guide to ensure that no one else suffers from the injustice he endured. 

Read the full piece here.