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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 hotels, compounds, international organizations, universities, airports, and other locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals. There are also current, credible kidnapping and assassination plans by criminal and insurgent ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

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 on his regional engagement and Afghan preparations for negotiations to reach a political settlement to the conflict. Following the meeting, Special Representative Khalilzad departed Afghanistan for Moscow for discussions on ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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 religious gathering that killed at least 40 and wounded over 60 civilians. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. This shameless act comes as ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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 with stakeholders for building peace in Afghanistan. During his visit, Special Representative Khalilzad also met with men and women active in Afghan civil society and peace efforts, members of the ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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 Khalilzad met with a number of stakeholders in Afghanistan, both in and outside of government. He met with President Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah, and other government officials, as well as ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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