Eswatini repatriates three nationals under US bilateral agreement

Three third-country nationals (TCNs) who were transferred to Eswatini under a bilateral arrangement with the United States have voluntarily departed the kingdom to return to their home countries.

According to a statement from Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli, the individuals are nationals from Yemen, Belize, and Laos. The departures occurred at different intervals: the Yemeni national left on September 8, 2026; the Belizean national on September 30, 2026; and the Laotian national on October 4, 2026. The government noted that each individual requested voluntary repatriation to reunite with their families.

The Eswatini government emphasized that these individuals are temporarily residing in the kingdom as part of ongoing arrangements. Authorities expressed appreciation to the relevant international partners for cooperating to facilitate the smooth and orderly transit of these individuals back to their respective countries of origin.