Avoid Afghanistan

The Department of State continues to warn against travel to Afghanistan. Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the al-Qaeda terrorist network remain active, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts against Western nationals at any time.

Travel in all areas is unsafe due to military combat operations, land mines, banditry, armed rivalries between political and tribal groups, and the possibility of insurgent attacks. There is a significant risk of kidnapping and assassination of US citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) employees.

Riots and incidents of civil disturbance can and do occur, often without warning. Ambushes, robberies and violent crime can occur.