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UnverifiablePoliticsUS130 days ago

“Fifteen individuals deported from the United States arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”

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April 18, 2026
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  • Multiple sources confirm the arrival of deportees in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • While the exact number is stated as 'fifteen' in the claim and the article, some sources mention 'more than 30' or '37' or '45' arriving in the DRC, but these figures seem to refer to a broader context or subsequent arrivals rather than the specific group mentioned as landing 'overnight Thursday to Friday'.
  • The article specifies the deportees are from South America, aligning with the claim.
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Multiple sources confirm the arrival of deportees in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the exact number is stated as 'fifteen' in the claim and the article, some sources mention 'more than 30' or '37' or '45' arriving in the DRC, but these figures seem to refer to a broader context or subsequent arrivals rather than the specific group mentioned as landing 'overnight Thursday to Friday'. The article specifies the deportees are from South America, aligning with the claim.

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