2 US personnel suffer 'minor injuries' after accidental shooting in Eswatini
Two US government personnel sustained minor injuries after being accidentally shot by soldiers during an anti-smuggling operation in Eswatini. Both governments are currently investigating the incident, which is being treated as a diplomatic matter.
Why it matters
The incident involves international diplomatic relations and security operations in a region governed by an absolute monarchy.
Two US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini during an anti-smuggling operation last week, the African country’s government said.The incident took place late Friday in a rural area in northeastern Eswatini, when the army was carrying out an operation against smugglers, according to a government statement issued on Monday.The two Americans suffered “minor injuries” and an investigation is underway, Eswatini government spokesperson Thabile Mdluli told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The government has not identified the US personnel or explained why they were in the area.
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