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US Personnel Accidentally Shot Eswatini

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MANZINI, Eswatini (AP) — Soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel last week, the country’s government said.

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CBS News15 Sep

Two U.S. government workers were accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini during an anti-smuggling operation late Friday, according to a statement from the country’s government released Monday. The individuals sustained minor injuries, and investigations are ongoing without further details on their identities or roles. Soldiers mistook the car driven by one of the Americans for trying to evade a roadblock, leading…

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The Independent15 Sep

In Eswatini, two American government workers were accidentally shot during an anti-smuggling operation conducted by the country’s army late last Friday night in a rural northeastern area. Both individuals sustained minor injuries; however, no identities or specific roles of the Americans have been disclosed by either Eswatini authorities or the U.S. State Department. An investigation is currently underway with both…

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Washington Examiner15 Sep

Eswatini's military accidentally shot two U.S. government workers during an anti-smuggling operation in the country’s northeast region last week. The soldiers mistook them for criminals trying to evade a roadblock. Both individuals suffered minor injuries but are reported safe, according to the State Department and Eswatini officials. The United States is collaborating with Eswatini to investigate the circumstances…

Eswatini says its military accidentally shot two US government workers →

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  1. 15 Sep

    MANZINI, Eswatini (AP) — Soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel last week, the country’s government said.

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Where to start Two US government personnel accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini The Independent

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  • 15 Sep Eswatini says its military accidentally shot two US government workersEswatini's military accidentally shot two U.S. government workers during an anti-smuggling operation in the country’s northeast region last week. The soldiers mistook them for criminals trying to evade a roadblock. Both individuals suffered minor injuries but are reported safe, according to the State Department and Eswatini officials. The United States is collaborating with Eswatini to investigate the circumstances…Washington Examiner
  • 15 Sep Two US government personnel accidentally shot by soldiers in EswatiniIn Eswatini, two American government workers were accidentally shot during an anti-smuggling operation conducted by the country’s army late last Friday night in a rural northeastern area. Both individuals sustained minor injuries; however, no identities or specific roles of the Americans have been disclosed by either Eswatini authorities or the U.S. State Department. An investigation is currently underway with both…The Independent
  • 15 Sep 2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in AfricaTwo U.S. government workers were accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini during an anti-smuggling operation late Friday, according to a statement from the country’s government released Monday. The individuals sustained minor injuries, and investigations are ongoing without further details on their identities or roles. Soldiers mistook the car driven by one of the Americans for trying to evade a roadblock, leading…CBS News
  • 15 Sep 2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of EswatiniSoldiers in Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel on a late Friday night during an anti-smuggling operation conducted by the Eswatini army in a rural northeastern area. The incident was disclosed by Eswatini's government in a statement released on Monday evening. No further details about injuries or the identities of those involved were provided.Toronto Star

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