Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Threats to U.S. Citizens in Afghanistan
As of early December 2018, there are reports that militants plan to conduct attacks using suicide bombings and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) against…
Special Representative Khalilzad Visits Kabul December 6
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Kabul on December 6 and met with President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah. The discussion centered…
Condemnation of the Bombing in Kabul
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 20, 2018 Condemnation of the Bombing in Kabul The United States strongly condemns the attack in Kabul today at a…
Special Representative Khalilzad Visits Kabul
The Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, returned to Kabul November 17-19 to brief President Ghani and other officials on his recent meetings…
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Visits Kabul
Statement from the U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan The Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul November 10-12. During the visit, Special Representative…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: As of early November 2018, there are reports that militants plan to conduct attacks using suicide attackers and/or vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) against…
Remarks by Ambassador John R. Bass on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalis
Ambassador John R. Bass International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists October 29, 2018 Thank you very much for joining us this…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens that the security environment in Afghanistan is unsafe. The Travel Advisory for Afghanistan<…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass at a Roundtable with Afghan Media
On-the-Record Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass at a Roundtable with Afghan Media October 17, 2018 Ambassador Bass: Colleagues, Salaam Alaikum! Sha Raaghlast, Khosh…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (October 11, 2018) Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Afghanistan is scheduled to conduct Parliamentary elections on October 20. While the government is…
U.S. Embassy Kabul Condemns Terrorist Attack in Nangarhar Province
The United States strongly condemns the series of attacks today in Nangarhar province which took the lives of many Afghans, including children. These attacks, several…
U.S. Embassy Kabul Condemns Terrorist Attack at Sports Center in Kabul
The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s terrible attack at a sports center in Kabul which took the lives of many young people. We honor the brave…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Section Closure in Observance of Eid al Qurban
U.S. Embassy Kabul Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Section Closure in Observance of Eid al Qurban August 20, 2018 The Consular Section at…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Afghan Government’s Ceasefire Announcement
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO On Afghan Government’s Ceasefire Announcement August 19, 2018 The United States welcomes the announcement by the Afghan government of a…
Statement by Ambassador Bass on Afghanistan’s Independence Day
Statement by Ambassador Bass on Afghanistan’s Independence Day On behalf of everyone at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, I want to wish Afghanistan a Happy…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Afghanistan’s Independence Day
Statement by Secretary POMPEO Afghanistan Independence Day On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I warmly congratulate the Afghan people as they celebrate…
U.S. Embassy Kabul Condemns Jalalabad Attack
The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s vicious attack in Jalalabad on the provincial Refugee Department, and the attacks that Jalalabad has experienced recently. We extend…
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass Visits Mazar-e-Sharif
Ambassador John R. Bass returned from his first visit to Mazar-e-Sharif yesterday after a day of meetings with local officials, civil society members, and NATO…
