2008 Warden's Message No. 8

March 31, 2008

This message is to advise American Citizens in Zimbabwe that as of 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 31st, the US Embassy in Harare has lifted its recommendation that American citizens stand fast. Normal activities can be resumed with heightened awareness of the potential for violence or instability.  The Embassy will monitor the security situation across the country as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission continues to announce parliamentary and presidential election results. We expect the situation to be fluid and may again issue a recommendation for Americans to stand fast on short notice. Americans should continue to avoid travel to high-density and industrial areas, as well as all large gatherings, particularly political rallies.

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.