OverseasTravelTips.com: Alerts, Warnings and News for Afghanistan

Travel Warning for Afghanistan

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:00:10 +0000

This information is current as of Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 11:00:10 AFGHANISTAN September 10, 2008 This Travel Warning provides updated information on the security situation in Afghanistan. The security threat to all American citizens in Afghanistan remains critical. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Afghanistan issued February 6, 2008. The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. No part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country ... Read this Article

Update on the Global Status of Polio

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:27:38 +0000

This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: July 18, 2008On this Page:Information for Travelers Information for Health-Care Professionals Information for Travelers Although there is not a risk of catching polio in the United States and many ... Read this Article

Guidelines and Recommendations

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:27:38 +0000

: Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: November 03, 2008Current SituationHighly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian ... Read this Article

Human Infection with Avian Influenza A

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:27:38 +0000

(H5N1) Virus: Advice for Travelers This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: November 03, 2008Current Situation Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian flu”) has ... Read this Article

18 Days of Battle in Southern Afghanistan

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 6 Jan 2009 A massive British-led operation in southern Afghanistan, which involved some 1,500 troops, has resulted in a large part of the troubled Helmand province now being free of Taliban influence, according to the British Ministry of Defense. more...

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber targets US troops

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 30 Dec 2008 A suicide car bomber on Monday struck a governor's compound north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing two civilians and wounding two US soldiers. More than a dozen people were reported to have been injured in the attack that targeted a meeting between US troops and the governor of Parwan province in the local capital of Charikar. more...

Nato troops cut off in Afghanistan as Pakistan fighting flares

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan, Pakistan 30 Dec 2008 Pakistan closed the main highway used to transport supplies to US and Nato troops in Afghanistan after it launched a fresh offensive against Taliban insurgents in the northwest of the country. more...

US: Roadside bombs in Afghanistan double in 2008

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 30 Dec 2008 The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says the number of roadside bombs and kidnappings in Afghanistan roughly doubled in 2008. more...

Taleban leader Omar denies talks

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 24 Dec 2008 Taleban leader Mullah Omar has denied there are any talks under way to end the insurgency in Afghanistan, a statement from the organisation says. more...

Stay safe: The International Federation???s guide for security managers

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 19 Sep 2008 The following manual was published by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crecent. It provides an in-depth look into security management for staff and faciliteis in difficult environments. Please open attachment to view entire document. more...

Afghanistan 2008 Crime and Safety Report

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 19 Aug 2008 This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Kabul. more...

Afghanistan 2008 Crime and Safety Report

South / Central Asia - Afghanistan 28 Jul 2008 The following report was produced by the Regional Security Office in conjunction with OSAC. more...