eSwatini soldiers have reportedly accidentally shot and wounded a US diplomat at the Maphiveni Military Roadblock. The incident is believed to have occurred after soldiers suspected that criminals were attempting to evade the roadblock when the diplomat’s vehicle made a U-turn while approaching the checkpoint.

In a statement, eSwatini’s Acting Government Spokesperson, Thabile Mdluli, said the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being investigated.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Editor of Swaziland News.

eSwatini soldiers have reportedly accidentally shot and wounded a US diplomat at the Maphiveni Military Roadblock. The incident is believed to have occurred after soldiers suspected that criminals were attempting to evade the roadblock when the diplomat&rsquo;s vehicle made a U-turn while approaching the checkpoint.
In a statement, eSwatini&rsquo;s Acting Government Spokesperson, Thabile Mdluli, said the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being investigated.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Editor of Swaziland News.

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