The claim
“Fifteen individuals deported from the United States arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
Multiple sources confirm the arrival of deportees in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What we found
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.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Reuters reports that the first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
msn.com· First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital - Background
Reuters reports that the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive more than 30 deportees from the United States this week. These deportees are from countries other than Congo, with at least some from Central and South America, and they will be the first to land in the Central African country as part of an agreement with the Trump administration.
usatoday.com· Democratic Republic of Congo will receive more than 30 US deportees, all from countries other than Congo.
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