Mbabane – The Eswatini Government has confirmed the death of a Sri Lankan national who was temporarily residing in the Kingdom under an arrangement with the Government of the United Kingdom.
The deceased, identified as Kishanth Peramaiya, was a national of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and had been temporarily resident in Eswatini at the time of his death.
According to a government statement issued on Monday, 28 September 2026, the Governments of Eswatini and the United Kingdom were engaged in consultations regarding arrangements for Peramaiya’s possible long term residence in the Kingdom. 
The circumstances surrounding his death were not disclosed by the government.
The Eswatini Government said it is working closely with the British High Commission in Eswatini and Peramaiya’s family to facilitate the necessary arrangements for his burial.
“The Government extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Peramaiya and joins them in mourning his passing during this time of bereavement,” Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said.
The government said it had noted the death with deep regret as consultations with the United Kingdom had been ongoing concerning Peramaiya’s stay and possible long term residence in Eswatini.
The arrangements for his burial are being handled in consultation with his family and the British High Commission.
