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U.S. warns Americans in Zimbabwe
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. State Department Monday advised Americans in Zimbabwe to think about leaving the country because of the possibility for unrest. "Zimbabwe is in the midst of political, economic, and humanitarian crises with serious implications for the security situation in the country," the department said in a statement. "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 country's economy has been in free fall, with high rates of unemployment and inflation accompanied by an increase in crime, the statement said. Fuel shortages have made it difficult to drive in the country. Approximately half the population of Zimbabwe faces an urgent food crisis and possible famine, the department said. "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." Americans should stay away from commercial farms, especially those occupied by settlers or "war veterans," which the statement identified as "typically young government supporters acting with impunity outside the law." Last November, U.S. Embassy staff members were detained and one was beaten by war veterans on a farm near Harare.
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