U.S. Warns Citizens: Avoid Travel to Afghanistan
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of State released a list of countries where there is a risk of terrorist incidents, kidnappings, and crime, advising American citizens to avoid travel to these countries. Afghanistan is one of these countries. The published note states that the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Afghanistan are closed, and in the event of an incident involving American citizens, there is no possibility of immediate assistance.
The U.S. Department of State’s note on the dangers of traveling to Afghanistan states: “Numerous terrorist groups are active in this country, and American citizens are targets for kidnapping and hostage-taking. The Taliban group has harassed and detained humanitarian and aid workers. Activities of foreigners may be viewed with suspicion, and the reasons for detention may be unclear. Even if you are registered with the relevant authorities for business purposes, the risk of detention is high.”
Previously, several other countries, including the UK, have issued similar warnings to their citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan. Despite these warnings, some American and British tourists, YouTubers, and traders have traveled to Afghanistan in the past three years. Among them, several have been arrested and imprisoned by the Taliban group on charges of “violating Afghan laws.”
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