By Paul Nyathi|The United States government has issued a level two travel warning to its citizens on Zimbabwe.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the US State Security Department, the world super power warns that there is a relative increase in the level of violent crimes and political violence as the country moves towards the watershed July 30 elections.

The American government claims that security is not guaranteed to its citizens who intend to travel to Zimbabwe and those travelling should exercise extreme caution.

According to the statement, the Americans claim that there is an increase in the number of break ins into vehicles and cases of armed robbery in the country.

“When driving around the country, keep all valuables away from sight in the vehicles,” warns the US government.

“Citizens are encouraged to carry copies of their travel documents and visas and leave originals in a safe place in the hotel,” says the statement.

The American government further warns its citizens to stay away from political gatherings and crowds as incidents of political violence are reported from the gatherings.

“Citizens must not attend any political rallies, demonstrations or any public gatherings as incidents of political violence are reported from these,” the US government warned.

The US warning comes up following a bombing incident at a ZANU PF rally at White City Stadium in Bulawayo on the 23rd of June. Two people were confirmed dead from the incident while 49 were injured including Vice President Kembo Mohadi and cabinet Minister Oppah Muchinguri.

ZimEye.com could not immediately get a Zimbabwean government response on the allegations by the Americans.