Eswatini says its military accidentally shot two US government workers

Published September 15, 2026 3:33pm ET | Updated September 15, 2026 3:33pm ET



Eswatini said Monday its military forces mistakenly shot two U.S. government workers in the African country last week. 

The incident occurred during an anti-smuggling operation by the Eswatini army in the country’s northeast region. Details remain scarce, with Swaziland News reporting that the soldiers accidentally shot a U.S. diplomat at a military roadblock because they thought criminals were illegally avoiding the roadblock.

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