With the Afghan observance of 10th of Muharram (Ashura) over the weekend, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and vigilance regarding your personal security.  There is an increased likelihood of extremist groups targeting Shi’a Muslims in terrorist attacks during Ashura.  Maintain a high level of vigilance when visiting …

The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine services on Sunday, October 1, 2017, in observance of the Afghan holiday 10th of Muharram (Ashura).  The Consular Section will reopen for normal operations on Monday, October 2, 2017. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed …

U.S. Embassy Kabul Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Kidnapping Threats September 21, 2017 The threat to U.S. citizens of kidnapping and hostage taking is very high in Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports of kidnap-for-ransom groups targeting foreigners, including doctors and other medical professionals, teachers, aid workers, and visitors. The U.S. Embassy takes …

The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed on Sunday, September 3, 2017, in honor of the U.S. Labor Day national holiday. The Consular Section will reopen for normal operations on Monday, September 4, 2017. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel …

The U.S. Embassy has received information that on July 23 and July 24, 2017, there may be large scale gatherings and protests in various parts of Kabul, Afghanistan.  The reports indicate the demonstrations may start in areas southwest of the U.S. Embassy and move north and east along major city streets including Sevom Aqrab Road and …

U.S. Embassy Kabul June 22, 2017 The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine services during the three days of Eid al-Fitr, which will likely start on Sunday, June 25, or Monday, June 26. Emergency and urgent American citizen services will be continue to be available. With the start …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that a demonstration is taking place in Kabul City in the southwest corner of the International Zone at Shirpur Square, at the intersection of Suhl Road and Sher Ali-Khan Road.  There are also multiple traffic disruptions and road closures in Kabul City as a result of the …

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine visa and American Citizen Services on Thursday, June 1 and will resume normal operations on Sunday, June 4, 2017.  U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance can call the American Citizen Services section at 070-011-4000 or send an email to  KabulACS@state.gov . In accordance with the …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul reports that a large explosion has taken place in the city of Kabul near the German Embassy. There are media reports of casualties as a result of the explosion. Afghan Government authorities are responding to the attack. U.S. citizens in Kabul are advised to avoid traveling to that area. As …

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine visa and American Citizen Services on Thursday, June 1 and will resume normal operations on Sunday, June 4, 2017.  U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance can call the American Citizen Services section at 070-011-4000 or send an email to  KabulACS@state.gov . In accordance with the …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an explosion and complex attack are ongoing at the Headquarters of the Afghan National Police Department (PD) 6 since approximately 12:38.  Additionally, there is another complex attack in the Pol-e Charki Area of PD 12.  Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid these areasuntil further notice. …

December 14, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens that serious threats to safety and security exist in the city of Kabul and throughout Afghanistan.  The threat of kidnapping is high. The potential also exists for protests to occur in Afghan cities at short notice.  Militant groups usually plan attacks against locations and individuals …

November 12, 2016  Consular Section Closed – November 13, 2016 In light of the November 12 attack on Bagram Airfield and the November 10 attack on the German Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine services on Sunday, November 13 as a temporary precautionary measure.  The consular section will only provide …

November 10, 2016 The U.S. Embassy Kabul The U.S. Embassy has received information of a potential demonstration scheduled for November 11 in Kabul City. The demonstration is reportedly being organized by the Enlightenment Movement leader over the death of an Afghan female in Iran. The event has also been publicized on social media. The U.S. …

November 10, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports regarding a possible pending attack targeting foreigners at the Serena Hotel and a guest house located in PD-10 Kabul City. The attack may be carried out by multiple suicide bombers at each location. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that serious …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that several heavily armed suicide bombers entered the Karte Sakhi Mosque (PD-3) and may have opened fire on parishioners.  It is believed the insurgents are now holding hostages.  Afghan security forces have deployed to the site. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of …

October 5, 2016 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan because of continued instability and threats by terrorist organizations against U.S. citizens. This replaces the Travel Warning issued June 22, 2016. Travel to all areas of Afghanistan remains unsafe due to the ongoing risk of kidnapping, hostage taking, military combat operations, …

October 4, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens that serious threats to safety and security exist in the city of Kabul and throughout Afghanistan.  The threat of kidnapping is high. The potential also exists for protests to occur in Afghan cities at short notice.  Militant groups usually plan attacks against locations and …

September 7, 2016 As the Afghan observance of Martyrs’ Day on September 9, 2016 and the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approach, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and vigilance regarding your personal security.  Demonstrations and additional local security related to ceremonies commemorating Martyrs’ Day …

September 6, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an ongoing attack is taking place in the Shar-e-Now neighborhood of Kabul, behind the Kabul Bank.  All U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area until further notice. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to …

August 4, 2016 In light of recent violence, including the July 23 explosions in western Kabul, which killed at least 80 people and injured over 260 others, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens of the serious threat of violence, kidnapping, and hostage taking in Afghanistan. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports …

July 23, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an explosion has taken place at Dehmazang Circle at the intersection of Kot-i-Sari Road and Darul Aman Road in western Kabul at approximately 2:30 PM.  Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid that area. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the …

June 5, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports of an ongoing attack in Logar Province, at the Appellate Court.  Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the Appellate Court and the surrounding area until further notice. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State warns U.S. citizens against …

May 28, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, and educational centers. As a precaution, the …

May 17, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an attack took place near the Ministry of Interior in Kabul at approximately 9:00 a.m.  Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the Ministry of Interior and the surrounding area until further notice. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department …

May 15, 2016 Due to planned mass demonstrations throughout Kabul City, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section will not be handling visa appointments on Monday, May 16.  The Consular Section will provide emergency consular services for U.S. citizens. Large crowds are expected to begin mobilizing as early as 6:00 a.m. in various parts of Kabul City.  …

March 5, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: The threat to U.S. citizens of kidnapping and hostage taking continues to be very high at this time in Kabul.  There are no further details regarding the targets, timing, or method of any planned kidnappings.  …

May 5, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens May 5, 2016 An attempted kidnapping occurred in Kabul on May 2, 2016 targeting several expatriates including a U.S. citizen. The U. S. Embassy Kabul reminds U.S. citizens that the threat of kidnapping and hostage taking continues to be very high. There are no further details …

May 4, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens May 4, 2016 The Kabul City Police District 10 Chief of Police has issued a warning to Kabul City residents, especially in Police District 10, advising of ongoing threats of suicide and/or coordinated attacks, and kidnapping against International Guest Houses, UN Offices, ICRC Offices, …

May 4, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens May 4, 2016 The Kabul City Police District 10 Chief of Police has issued a warning to Kabul City residents, especially in Police District 10, advising of ongoing threats of suicide and/or coordinated attacks, and kidnapping against International Guest Houses, UN Offices, ICRC Offices, …

May 2, 2016 Following the Taliban announcement of the formal start of the Spring offensive, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, …

April 19, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an attack has taken place across from the Ministry of Defense in District 10, Kabul, approximately 1.2 kilometers southeast of the Embassy, near the Soccer Stadium, at approximately 9:04am.  Afghan National Security Forces are securing the area and are currently engaging unknown insurgents …

March 17, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that due to Nawruz, the Afghan New Year (20-21 March) insurgents are planning disruptive activities aimed to target celebrations in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan. In response to this potential threat, there may be a significant increase in security throughout Kabul City. As a …

February 19, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: The threat to U.S. citizens of kidnapping and hostage taking in Afghanistan is very high at this time. There were no further details regarding the targets, timing, or method of any planned …

February 8, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that as of early February 2016, unidentified insurgents are planning to attack unidentified foreign guesthouses in Kabul City, possibly near the Qala-e Fatullah neighborhood. The attack could also occur near Ansari or Haji Yaqub roundabouts in Kabul City. There is no further information regarding …

February 3, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of insurgents planning unspecified attacks in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations, vehicles, and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, educational centers, and vehicle convoys. The potential …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that as of mid-January 2016, militants were planning to attack an unknown hotel or guesthouse frequented by the international community in the Shar-e-Now area of Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.  There is no further information regarding the timing, target, location, or method of any planned attacks. As …

January 10, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kabul  Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens  January 10, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that as of early January 2016 an unspecified group of militants plan to kidnap an unidentified American and unidentified Europeans who are employees of an unidentified non-governmental organization (NGO) in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.  …

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations, vehicles, and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, educational centers, and vehicle convoys.  The Embassy is taking these …

January 4, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an explosion has taken place in the vicinity of Airport Circle in Kabul at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the area. As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State warns U.S. citizens …

December 11, 2015 | U.S. Embassy Kabul The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an explosion and follow on attack targeting the Spanish Embassy has taken place at the Spanish Embassy at approximately 5:55 p.m. local time. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid Wazir Ahkbarkan near the Spanish Embassyuntil further notice. As …

U.S. Embassy Kabul has received credible reports of an imminent attack in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan within the next 48 hours.  During this period of heightened threat, the U.S. Embassy strongly urges U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution if moving around the city.  There were no further details regarding the targets, timing, or method …

U.S. Embassy Kabul | November 23, 2015 The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional …

November 19, 2015 | U.S. Embassy Kabul U.S. Embassy Kabul has received reports that as of mid-November 2015, militants planned to target and kidnap a group of three or four unidentified U.S. persons who dressed in Afghan attire and frequently traveled to the Chotari (unlocated), Mangal, and Tang (unlocated) areas of Azrah District, Logar Province, …

October 21, 2015 As of late October 2015, militants were planning a complex attack involving both suicide vehicular improvised explosive devices (SVIEDS) and attackers armed with assault rifles against a U.S. compound in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan. The Embassy is taking this threat very seriously. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State …

U.S. Embassy Kabul | October 10, 2015 U.S. Embassy Kabul has received reports that as of early October 2015, militants were planning to conduct a complex attack using a vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) and suicide bombers against the United Nations Headquarters or possibly other United Nations facilities in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan …

U.S. Embassy Kabul | October 6, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports that an attack involving multiple suicide bombers and assaulters has taken place at a former lawmaker’s guesthouse in Kabul in the Daurl Aman area in Police District 7 at approximately 8:00 p.m. local time on October 5, 2015.  There were also …

U.S. Embassy Kabul | October 3, 2015 As of October 3, 2015, media sources are reporting that Taliban fighters have moved into Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.  U.S. citizens present in Badakhshan, including the provincial capital of Fayzabad, are strongly urged to consider departing the area immediately. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State continues …

September 29, 2015 As of September 29, 2015, multiple media sources are reporting that Taliban fighters have moved into Kunduz City, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan. In accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan , the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan, including to Kunduz. The security situation in Afghanistan is extremely unstable, and the …

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following threat information against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: As of late September 2015, militants planned to attack the Cure Eye Hospital or Clinic that was located near the Afghan National Assembly in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan on an unspecified date. The hospital or clinic’s physicians were unspecified …

U.S. Embassy Kabul | September 21, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following threat information against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: As of early September 2015, militants planned to conduct suicide attacks against the U.S. or U.K. Embassies in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan; the Continental Hotel in Kabul City; and the White House …

August 31, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations, vehicles, and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, educational centers, and vehicle convoys. The potential …

August 26, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following threat information against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: As of late August 2015, militants planned to conduct an attack against an unknown U.S. citizen at the Bos Hotel in Lashkar Gah, Lashkar Gah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. No further information was available regarding the attackers, …

August 15, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning threats to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of mid-August 2015, Afghan Taliban insurgents are planning to carry out an attack against a compound possibly located in the Taimani area of Police District 4 in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.  Additionally, the …

July 29, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations, vehicles, and individuals with potential American  connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, educational centers, and vehicle convoys. The potential …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: Sunday, July 12, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of early-July 2015, there is information suggesting militants are planning an attack in the Shar-e Now neighborhood, Kabul City, Afghanistan. The target may be a guesthouse or western …

U.S. Embassy Kabul: Monday, July 6, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: Militants are planning to conduct a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack in the vicinity of the Shar-e Naw neighborhood in Kabul City, Afghanistan.  The target will likely be a …

July 2, 2015 Following the June 30, 2015, attack on a coalition military convoy in Kabul City,  the U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations, vehicles, and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign …

U.S. Embassy Kabul: Sunday, June 28, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: Militants are planning to conduct a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive (VBIED) attack in Kabul City in the vicinity of the American University of Kabul in the near future. The Embassy is …

June 25, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of mid-June 2015, militants planned to kidnap two purported U.S. citizens operating in Khost City, Khost Province, Afghanistan. The two unidentified individuals purportedly work for an unspecified U.S. or British organization based in …

June 1, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, restaurants, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, and educational centers. The potential also exists …

May 21, 2015 As noted in our most recent travel advisory, the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan continues to receive information concerning threats to U.S. Government facilities including the Embassy and major hotels. The potential also exists for attacks against locations and individuals with American or foreign national connections. Separately, recent incidents have included attacks against …

May 11, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of late April, militants planned to conduct unspecified attacks against residences routinely visited by foreigners in Jalalabad City, Behsud District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. There were no further details regarding the locations or timing …

May 5, 2015 Following the announcement of the official start of the Taliban fighting season on April 24, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, …

April 22, 2015 U.S. Embassy Kabul The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that there is credible information suggesting that there could be attacks in coming days against vehicles transporting western officials on routes linking Masood Circle and …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: April 21, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning an imminent threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of mid-April 2015, militants planned to conduct an imminent attack in Police District 2 of Kabul City, Afghanistan.  There was no further information regarding the timing, target, location, …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: April 11, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: Militants planned to launch a series of attacks  targeting non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civilians operating in Andar, Giro and Gelan Districts in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan; and in Gomal, Sarobi and …

August 11, 2015 U.S. Embassy Kabul In light of a wave of recent attacks and surge in civilian casualties, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul reiterates the heightened security environment and escalated threat level for U.S. citizens.  The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan.  The security situation in Afghanistan is extremely …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: April 10, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning an imminent threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of early April 2015, militants planned to conduct an imminent attack using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) against unspecified foreign entities in Kabul City, Afghanistan.  There was …

April 6, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City and elsewhere in Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, hotels, airports, civilian institutes, and educational centers. The potential also exists for …

March 12, 2015 To provide the American community in Afghanistan additional security, the U.S. embassy will begin to post (and occasionally send to registrants) precautionary messages about public gatherings and demonstrations to the Travel & Security Information portion of the U.S. Embassy Kabul website. The messages will follow the template with the applicable and known information: U.S. Embassy Kabul informs …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: March 8, 2015 Large Gathering to Memorialize Marshal Fahim Set for March 9, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul informs U.S. citizens that a gathering will take place on Monday, March 9, 2015 to commemorate the death of Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim.  This gathering will take place from 9:00 a.m. to …

March 2, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City, Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, the airport, civilian institutes, and educational centers. The potential also exists for protests to occur …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: February 24, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning threats to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of late February 2015, militants planned to conduct multiple imminent attacks against an unspecified target or targets in Kabul City, Afghanistan. There was no further information regarding the timing, target, …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: February 22, 2015 U.S. Embassy Kabul informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Massoud Circle, near the U.S. Embassy in Kabul City, Afghanistan from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 23.  Civil society activists will be staging a demonstration to condemn the recent severe cases of violence …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: February 14, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, received the following information concerning an imminent threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of February 2015, militants are preparing an imminent complex attack against the U.S. Embassy compound in Kabul City, Afghanistan, from a location near Massoud Circle.  The U.S. …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: February 12, 2015 The U.S. Embassy Kabul has received reports of an ongoing demonstration of approximately 600 persons, along 80 Meters Airport Road, near the Montaz Hotel in Kabul City, Afghanistan.  It appears to be a political rally in anticipation of an Afghan official scheduled to speak in the near future …

February 9, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning a threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of December 2014, militants intended to kidnap one or more U.S. citizens in Kabul City, Kabul Province, Afghanistan by executing a complex attack using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).  The militants intended to …

U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan: February 8, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning an imminent threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of early February 2015, militants planned to use two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) – a blue car and a tuktuk – against an unspecified American target in Jalalabad …

February 2, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul continues to receive reports of militants planning unspecified attacks in Kabul City, Afghanistan against locations and individuals with potential American connections, including Afghan and U.S. government facilities, foreign embassies, foreign guest houses, airports, civilian institutes, and educational centers such as the American University. With the increased number …

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan: January 28, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan received the following information concerning an imminent threat to U.S. citizens living in Afghanistan: As of late January 2015, militants were planning to conduct an unspecified attack against two U.S.-citizen teachers – a male and a female – at the Nangarhar University in Nangarhar …