Information for Travelers

Warden Message

February 28, 2006

The U.S. Embassy has received information about an increased threat of attacks on Jalalabad and Airport (Great Massoud) Roads.  Use of these roads by Embassy personnel is restricted until further notice.  The Embassy continues to recommend that all American citizens in Afghanistan maintain a high level of vigilance, and avoid unnecessary travel.

Americans in Afghanistan are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.  As the Embassy continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan, it will share them with the American community via the Warden System.  We take this opportunity to remind the community of the continuing threats outlined in the current Travel Warning for Afghanistan and Worldwide Caution Public Announcement.  The full text of each can be found at http://travel.state.gov.  Updated information may also be obtained by contacting the American Embassy in Kabul at usconsulkabul@state.gov or by calling the Consular Section on 070-20-1908.

The Department of State also shares information through its consular information program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov.  In addition to information on the Internet, U.S. travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

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