Information for Travelers

Warden Message

September 19, 2007

The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform American citizens in Afghanistan that with the arrival of Ramadan, anti-coalition forces and insurgent activity levels are expected to rise; especially the use of suicide bombers, both body and vehicular borne.  There have been recent increases in threats to Coalition and American personnel throughout the country, especially in the eastern provinces and in Kabul City.  Additionally, historically, a few months before the onset of winter, insurgent activity increases.

Americans who find themselves in cases of extreme emergency in Afghanistan may contact the Embassy receptionist via 0700-10-8001 or the Consular Section via mobile at 0700-20-1908.

We take this opportunity to remind the community to review their safety precautions. Updated information may be obtained by contacting the American Embassy in Kabul at usconsulkabul@state.gov or by calling the Consular Section at 0700-10-8380. 

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html, the Travel Warning and Consular Information Sheet for Afghanistan can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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