| ZIMBABWE |
| GENESIS-SCI TRAVEL WARNINGS & ALAERTS |
January 27, 2003
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Americans to the political, economic and humanitarian crises in
Zimbabwe. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is
in the midst of political, economic, and humanitarian crises with serious implications for the security
situation in the country. All U.S. citizens in Zimbabwe are urged to take those measures they deem
appropriate to ensure their well being, including consideration of departure from the country.
The Zimbabwean economy is in precipitous decline, with extremely high rates on unemployment and
inflation. The economic crisis has led to an increase in crime. Zimbabwe is experiencing nationwide fuel
shortages that have hindered in-country travel. Approximately half the population of Zimbabwe faces an
urgent food crisis and possible famine. The humanitarian crisis is expected to worsen in coming months
and may lead to unrest and possible large-scale migration of Zimbabweans to urban or border areas, with
further disruption and an increase in crime and instability. Commercial farms should be avoided at all
times, especially those occupied by settlers or so-called "war veterans," who are typically young
government supporters acting with impunity outside the law.
In November 2002, U.S. Embassy staff members were detained and one was beaten by war veterans on
a farm near Harare. All Americans who travel to or reside in Zimbabwe despite this Warning are urged to
register with the U.S. Embassy in Harare located at 172 Herbert Chitepo Ave. The U.S. Embassy in
Harare can be contacted by phone at 263-4-250-593.
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Americans to the political, economic and humanitarian crises in
Zimbabwe. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is
in the midst of political, economic, and humanitarian crises with serious implications for the security
situation in the country. All U.S. citizens in Zimbabwe are urged to take those measures they deem
appropriate to ensure their well being, including consideration of departure from the country.
The Zimbabwean economy is in precipitous decline, with extremely high rates on unemployment and
inflation. The economic crisis has led to an increase in crime. Zimbabwe is experiencing nationwide fuel
shortages that have hindered in-country travel. Approximately half the population of Zimbabwe faces an
urgent food crisis and possible famine. The humanitarian crisis is expected to worsen in coming months
and may lead to unrest and possible large-scale migration of Zimbabweans to urban or border areas, with
further disruption and an increase in crime and instability. Commercial farms should be avoided at all
times, especially those occupied by settlers or so-called "war veterans," who are typically young
government supporters acting with impunity outside the law.
In November 2002, U.S. Embassy staff members were detained and one was beaten by war veterans on
a farm near Harare. All Americans who travel to or reside in Zimbabwe despite this Warning are urged to
register with the U.S. Embassy in Harare located at 172 Herbert Chitepo Ave. The U.S. Embassy in
Harare can be contacted by phone at 263-4-250-593.
