Afghan “Victory Day” Holiday Closure
Warden Message
April 27, 2009
Afghan “Victory Day” Holiday Closure
This notice is to advise American citizens residing or traveling in Afghanistan that the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for all routine services on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 in honor of the Afghan "Victory Day" holiday.
The Embassy will re-open for all normal business on Wednesday, April 29th.
The Embassy will continue to handle emergencies. 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.
Insurgents may carry out attacks in and around Kabul on April 28, 2009, in an effort to disrupt celebrations and undermine the Karzai government. During last year’s Victory Day Parade, insurgents launched a failed attempt to assassinate President Karzai using small arms fire and rockets. In addition, Afghan security forces will close down several roads in and around Kabul and set up road blocks and checkpoints.
The Consular Section reminds all those traveling or residing in Afghanistan that no part or the country should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts and kidnappings, either targeted or random, against American and other Western nationals at any time. We ask that you please frequently update your contact information at https://travelregistration.state.gov, particularly when moving for extended periods of time to a different part of the country. In addition, please relay this message to all U.S. citizens who are currently in Afghanistan but have not yet registered with the Warden Message system. We take this opportunity to remind American citizens 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.