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The Associated Press. (2026, September 15). 2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/2-us-government-personnel-were-accidentally-shot-by-soldiers-in-the-african-nation-of-eswatini/article_4962463e-43dc-5720-95dd-8f14d1335d8a.html
The Associated Press. “2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini.” Toronto Star, 15 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/2-us-government-personnel-were-accidentally-shot-by-soldiers-in-the-african-nation-of-eswatini/article_4962463e-43dc-5720-95dd-8f14d1335d8a.html.
The Associated Press. “2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini.” Toronto Star, September 15, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/2-us-government-personnel-were-accidentally-shot-by-soldiers-in-the-african-nation-of-eswatini/article_4962463e-43dc-5720-95dd-8f14d1335d8a.html.
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Two US government personnel were accidentally shot by Eswatini soldiers during an anti-smuggling operation in the country's northeast region on a Friday night. The incident was disclosed by Eswatini’s government late Monday, stating that both Americans suffered only minor injuries and that investigations are underway. No further details about the identity or specific roles of the U.S. personnel were provided. Eswatini army spokesperson Sandile Gwebu described it as "a diplomatic issue" being handled between the two countries without elaborating further. The US State Department confirmed that affected personnel are safe but did not disclose their identities, noting cooperation with Eswatini’s government in investigating the shooting.
