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MBABANE – Eleven more third-country nationals are expected to arrive in the country from the United States of America.

A statement issued by the Acting Government Spokesperson, Thabile Mdluli, informed the nation that the Kingdom of Eswatini will receive 11 third-country nationals from the United States of America during the month of October 2025.

The arrival of the 11 third-country nationals follows that on July 18, 2025, five were brought into Eswatini.

However, one of them has since been taken back to his country – Jamaica. Orville Etoria was returned to his native country a fortnight ago.  Those who are still housed at His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) in Matsapha are from Yemen, Cuba, Vietnam and Laos.

Meanwhile, Mdluli said the arrival of the additional third-country nationals follows an agreement made between the two countries to cooperate in this manner.

Mdluli said: “The individuals will be kept in a secured area separate from the public, while arrangements are made for their return to their countries of origin.”

She said government will work with the relevant countries of origin for these nationals and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to facilitate their reintegration with their families and countries of origin.  Furthermore, she said: “Two others are expected to be repatriated soon, building on the experience of the successful repatriation of one third-country national on Sunday, September 21 2025.”

Mdluli said government is grateful to have collaborated with IOM and the Government of Jamaica to successfully unite this individual with his own people. The acting government spokesperson assured the public that the immigrants pose no security threat to either the nation or neighbouring countries. It is worth noting that Eswatini and the United States have maintained bilateral relations spanning over five decades.

As such, every agreement entered into between the two States is done with care and consideration, putting the interests of both nations at the forefront. 

Eswatini adheres to international agreements and diplomatic protocols regarding the repatriation of individuals, ensuring that due process and respect for human rights is followed.

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A statement issued by the Acting Government Spokesperson, Thabile Mdluli, informed the nation that the Kingdom of Eswatini will receive 11 third-country nationals from the United States of America during the month of October 2025. (Pic: Global News)