<p>Eswatini reported on Monday that its military forces mistakenly shot two U.S. government workers in the country last week.</p>
<p>The incident occurred during an anti-smuggling operation by the Eswatini army in the country’s northeast region. According to <em>Swaziland News</em>, soldiers accidentally shot a U.S. diplomat at a military roadblock, believing that criminals were illegally avoiding the checkpoint.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the State Department stated that all affected U.S. personnel are safe and emphasized the administration's focus on the safety and security of Americans. The State Department is collaborating with the government of Eswatini to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.</p>
<p>Thabile Mdluli, a spokeswoman for the Eswatini government, informed the <em>Associated Press</em> that the U.S. personnel sustained minor injuries. The Eswatini government described the incident as a diplomatic issue being addressed by both countries.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Eswatini confirmed awareness of the shooting incident in the Maphiveni area of the Lubombo region on Friday night. The embassy is in contact with relevant authorities and is working to establish the facts surrounding the incident, stating that the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens is their highest priority. Further details were not provided at this time.</p>
<p>Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, operates under an absolute monarchy led by King Mswati III.</p>