2008 Warden Message, Number 6

March 30, 2008

This warden message is to advise American citizens that following national elections on Saturday there is a volatile situation and the potential for violence across Zimbabwe on the evening of Sunday, March 30, throughout Sunday night and into Monday, particularly in Harare and other urban centers.  The US Embassy in Harare recommends that until further notice American citizens should move to a safe location and stay there until we provide additional information.

We anticipate sending the next message no later than 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 31.

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.

Be safe out there.