Warden Messages

Attack at the residence of  Minister

Dear Fellow American Citizens in Lesotho:

Late in the evening of Friday, November 24 in the Hillsview area, Maseru, unidentified gunmen at the entrance of the residence of a government minister attacked a vehicle carrying foreign national workers of an American non-governmental organization. Regrettably, a Dutch national aid worker died from injuries sustained during the attack. There is no evidence that the NGO or the foreign workers were targeted, although the attack is under investigation and the motives of the gunmen are at present unknown.

The Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens of the high level of crime in Maseru and to take all appropriate measures to ensure your safety. Such measures may include remaining vigilant about your surroundings and avoiding potentially dangerous locations.

U.S. citizens living in or traveling in Lesotho are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website, <https://travelregistration.state.gov/>, and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Lesotho. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy.

The Consular Section of the Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho is located at 254 Kingsway Avenue, Maseru 100. American citizens can call 22-312-666 during office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday. For after-hours emergencies an American officer from the Embassy can be reached by cellular telephone at 5888-4035. The e-mail address for the Consular Section in Maseru is US consularMaseru@state.gov.