### [2026-05-21](/feed/2026/05/21/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The United States temporarily pauses deportation flights to the DRC. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/22/africa/ebola-us-aid-cuts-drc-uganda-intl)
2. [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/21/trump-administration-temporarily-pauses-deportation-flights-to-congo-amid-ebola-outbreak-00932722)

### Changes:

1. The United States temporarily pauses deportation flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  _2026-05-22 01:37:06 (First version)_
1. The United States temporarily pauses deportation flights to the DRC.  _(Current version)_

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