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What is the significance of the gold-capped tooth repatriated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2022?

  • It belonged to Patrice Lumumba

  • It was a symbol of Congo's independence

  • It was a gift from the Soviet Union

  • It was a Belgian apology token

Answer

The gold-capped tooth repatriated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Belgium in 2022 belonged to Patrice Lumumba. It is the only remaining part of his body after his execution and the destruction of his remains.
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