U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan

Joint Statement on Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – United States of America Trilateral Meeting The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of…

Condemning the Attempt on the Life of International Woman of Courage Mayor Zarifa Ghafari The United States unreservedly condemns the latest attempted assassination of the…

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad departed for Doha, Qatar and the region on September 29.  While in the region, Ambassador Khalilzad will…

Good morning Chairman Lynch, Ranking Member Grothman, and distinguished members of the Committee. I regret that circumstances did not allow me to appear before this…

Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul warns U.S. citizens that extremist organizations continue to plan attacks against a variety of targets in Afghanistan, including…

The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is increasing its reward – now up to $10 million — for information leading to the…

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State In recognition of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, we reaffirm the right of every citizen to…

The start of Afghanistan peace negotiations marks an historic moment in the Afghan peace process and is an important step in advancing the President’s South…

Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Taliban Political Deputy…

Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Atmar  The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael…

Good afternoon. I’m honored to join you today. I offer my thanks to His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, and…

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States welcomes the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations will begin on September 12th.  The start of these…

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: William Ruger, of Virginia, to…

Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations on September…

Last updated: (6/9/2020) Country-Specific Information: There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Afghanistan. American citizens with questions related to COVID-19 can contact the Overseas Citizens…

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad departed for Doha, Qatar on September 4.  He will be traveling in the region to advance ongoing…

Location:  Throughout Afghanistan Event:  Massoud Day will occur on September 8, 2020.  An increase in Afghan Security Forces in Kabul and other major cities is expected.  Large celebratory crowds…

Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: The Ashura religious holiday will occur on August 29, 2020.  Expect celebrations and rituals to begin on the afternoon of August 29, 2019…