The UK government has fired an emergency warning on ZANU PF’s National Congress and raised its risk rating on the meeting believed to be escalating into a bloody conflict.
The government in the last 24 hours has cautioned travelers and tourists to Zimbabwe urging them to be ready to be air-lifted at short notice if security deteriorates in the country as the ZANU PF congress roles out.
Following a purge on senior party members ahead of the congress by President Mugabe and threats by war vets aligned to Grace Mugabe to attack Joice Mujuru supporters if they set foot at the congress venue, expert indications show events are taking a bloody turn.
UK citizens have been told to avoid crowds, make security arrangements and be ready to leave the country at short notice if need be.
“Zimbabwe’s ruling party will be holding their national Congress in Harare from 3 to 6 December 2014. You should avoid large gatherings and demonstrations, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media.
“If you’re living in Zimbabwe, keep your security arrangements under close review, make sure your travel documents are up to date and readily available and have a contingency plan in place in case you need to leave at short notice.”
 
But the warning stated however that there is low threat from terrorism albeit the state risk.
“There is a low threat from terrorism,” it further read.
It continued, “Dual British-Zimbabwean nationals who wish to travel to Zimbabwe and return to the United Kingdom must have a valid travel document to re-enter the United Kingdom. It’s not possible to re-enter the UK using a Zimbabwean passport or emergency travel document without a visa or entry clearance endorsed.
Holiday and business visas are available at the port of entry. Don’t violate the terms of your visa.
Although the economic outlook in Zimbabwe improved under the 2009 to 2013, under the Government of National Unity, the economic situation is increasingly fragile with smaller banks facing difficulty.”