Warden’s Message No. 7

March 31, 2008

This message is to advise American Citizens in Zimbabwe that as of 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 31st, the US Embassy in Harare has extended its recommendation that American citizens stand fast. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is currently announcing results of Saturday's harmonized elections. There is an increased risk of violence in the wake of this announcement. Normal activities should not be resumed until further notice. 

The Embassy will continue to closely monitor the security situation and make another announcement before 9:00 a.m. 

We will continue to provide information to you via email, text message, the internet and Voice of America radio broadcasts as events unfold. You are always welcome to contact us at the phone, fax and email numbers listed above. 

As the Department of State develops information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its consular information program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. 

American citizens can register their presence in Zimbabwe via the Internet at https://travelregistration.state.gov  or in person at the U.S. Embassy in Harare, located at

172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue (Tel. 263-4-250-593/4/5, email consularharare@state.gov).  In the event of an after-hours emergency, please call the above number and ask to be transferred to the duty officer.