Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson’s Welcome Message
Salaam Alaikum. Khosh Amadin. I am Ross Wilson, the new Chargé at the American Embassy in Kabul. I recently arrived in this country, I’ve…
Ambassador Bass Bids Farewell to Afghanistan
It is time for Holly and I to leave Afghanistan. We will cherish our memories of the Eid holiday in 2018 when peace fell over…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
As the year-end holidays approach, the Embassy warns U.S. citizens that the risk of terrorist attacks remains high. Terrorist groups continue to seek western targets,…
Remarks by Ambassador Bass Marking International Anti-Corruption Day
President Ghani, Vice President Danesh, Chief Justice Halim, Speakers of Parliament, Ministers, Colleagues: I am pleased to speak on behalf of the United States government…
U.S. Embassy Kabul and DEA Honor DEA-Trained Afghanistan Officers Killed in Terrorist Attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan – U.S. Ambassador John R. Bass and DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon presented the DEA Purple Heart Award to the families of nine…
Ambassadors’ Op-Ed: Fight Corruption, Increase Rule of Law
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on December 9th. This began with the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2003, which…
Statement from the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) regarding allegations of s
Statement from the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) regarding allegations of sexual abuse of boys in Logar province and subsequent actions…
Orange the World: End Gender-Based Violence By John R. Bass, U.S. Ambassador
I would like to extend an invitation. It is open to each and every person in Afghanistan; every man and woman; young and old; those…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Celebrating the Release of American and Australian Hostages
Today, the United States welcomes the release of Professors Kevin King and Timothy Weeks. Both men were successfully recovered this morning, are in the care…
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Release of Two Hostages from the Taliban
Today, the United States welcomes the release of Professors Kevin King and Timothy Weeks. King, an American, and Weeks, an Australian, were professors at the…
U.S. Treasury Designates Supreme Leader of Iran’s Inner Circle Responsible for Advancing Regime’s Do
Action coincides with 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action…
Statement on Ambassador Khalilzad’s Visit to Afghanistan
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Kabul from October 26 to October 28 and from October 29 to November 1. The Special…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: The Embassy has learned that terrorist groups and individuals are seeking to increase attacks on Americans and others living or working in…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Massoud Day and the Ashura religious holiday will occur on September 9, 2019. An increase in Afghan Security Forces in Kabul…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Hotels, residential compounds, international organizations, embassies, and other locations frequented by foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, are known to be under enduring threat. …
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travels to Qatar and Afghanis
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will depart on travel to Qatar and Afghanistan on August 20. In Doha, Ambassador Khalilzad will resume…
U.S. Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Afghans
The United States announces an additional amount of nearly $125 million in humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable Afghans inside Afghanistan, including internally…
Afghanistan Independence Day Statement from Secretary Pompeo
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of…
