India: Smothering critique amid second COVID wave
Pain and anger have swamped India’s social media and the government is trying to suppress negative posts. Plus, Paul Rusesabagina – a Rwandan hero or traitor?
While India’s healthcare system lies in total collapse, the government is leaning on social media companies to protect its own image.
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Paul Rusesabagina: The trial of the ‘hero of Hotel Rwanda’
Dissident or “terrorist”? The many-sided story of hotel manager turned Hollywood hero, Paul Rusesabagina.
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Michela Wrong – Author, Do Not Disturb
Gatete Nyiringabo Ruhumuliza – Political analyst
Tom Ndahiro – Genocide scholar
Terry George – Director, Hotel Rwanda
Published On 1 May 2021