From: Consular, Lusaka

Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 5:01 PM

Despite the cessation of hostilities in Iraq, Americans overseas are still potential targets for international terrorism. News reports this week have detailed successful efforts by authorities in Pakistan and elsewhere to disrupt terrorist operations against U.S. targets.

Supporters of Al-Qaeda and other extremists are still active in East Africa and adjoining regions. The Department of State continues to receive threat information pertaining to this region and believes it is prudent to alert American citizens to the threat.

Recent terrorist incidents, including the successful car bomb attack on a hotel near Mombasa, Kenya in November 2002 and an unsuccessful attempt to shoot down an Israeli charter plane departing Mombasa on the same day, underscore the existence of the threat. The hazard to aircraft by terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles continues.

U.S. citizens and interests abroad remain at risk of terrorist attacks by groups including but not limited to those with links to Al-Qaeda. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. In some instances, increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists to seek softer targets such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, hotels, schools, outdoor recreation events, resorts, beaches, and planes. Prominent U.S. businesses could also fall into this category. Likewise, increased vigilance by security forces in countries with a history of terrorist attacks may cause terrorist groups to seek softer targets in adjoining countries.

· Maintain a low profile.
· Avoid, to the extent possible, identifying themselves as U.S. citizens.

o Avoid clothing with U.S. emblems or themes.
o Do not discuss personal business openly or with unknown           persons.
o Do not display large amounts of cash.

· Avoid routines.

o Change routes to work places or other normally frequented          locations (restaurants, markets, etc.).
o Change frequently arrival/departure times to and from           home, work and other normally frequented locations.

· Remain especially alert for suspicious activity in places that Americans are known     to patronize.

o Check personal vehicles for signs of tampering.
o Check for "tailing" vehicles upon departure from such          locations.

· Remain vigilant for surveillance.

· Report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities immediately.

Main Chancery Telephone 250-955

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Duty Officer 096-864-030