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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
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| | | Security Snippets of Interest for Afghanistan : |
| Safety and Security: The latest Travel Warning for Afghanistan states clearly that the security situation remains critical for American citizens. There are remnants of the former Taliban regime and the terrorist al-Qaida network in various parts of Afghanistan, as well as narcotraffickers and other groups that oppose the strengthening ... Read this Article
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| Crime: A large portion of the Afghan population is unemployed, and many among the unemployed have moved to urban areas. Basic services are rudimentary or non-existent. These factors may directly contribute to Crime and lawlessness. Diplomats and international relief workers have reported incidents of robberies and ... Read this Article
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| Special Circumstances: Because of the poor infrastructure in Afghanistan, access to banking facilities is limited and unreliable. Afghanistan's economy operates on a "cash-only" basis for most transactions. Credit card transactions are not available. International bank transfers are limited. Some ATM machines exist at Standard Charter ... Read this Article
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| Criminal Penalties: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law ... Read this Article
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| ...kidnappings, and intimidation. Intimidation methods include night-letters, assassinations and illegal checkpoints where persons are often victimized. Since 2004, private sector interests in Afghanistan, namely businesses, journalists and NGOs have experienced a significant increase in attacks against their assets and staff. The United Nations and NGOs have noted ... Read this Article
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| ...earthquakes and Floods Damaging earthquakes occur frequently in the Hindu Kush and its foothills (north and northeast of Kabul). At least 21 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, particularly those in the northeast and south are considered vulnerable to seasonal floods, which usually start in March and last until May. Flooding ... Read this Article
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| ...kidnapping and assassination to U.S. citizens and non-governmental organization (NGO) workers throughout the country. Afghan authorities have a limited ability to maintain order and ensure the security of citizens and visitors. The U.S. Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against any travel ... Read this Article
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| ...earthquakes and Floods Damaging earthquakes occur frequently in the Hindu Kush and its foothills (north and northeast of Kabul). At least 21 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, particularly those in the northeast and south are considered to vulnerable to seasonal floods, which usually start in March and last until May. ... Read this Article
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| ...Overall Crime and Safety Situation The security environment remains volatile and unpredictable. No part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts, either targeted or random, against American and other western nationals at any time. There is an on-going threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and non-governmental organization (NGO) workers throughout the country. Afghan authorities have a limited ability to maintain order and ensure the security of the citizens and visitors. The U.S. Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. ... Read this Article
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| ...Overall Crime and Safety Situation The security environment remains volatile and unpredictable. No part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts, either targeted or random, against American and other western nationals at all times. There is a constant threat of kidnapping and assassination to U.S. citizens and non-governmental organization (NGO) workers throughout the country. Afghan authorities have a limited ability to maintain order and ensure the security of citizens and visitors. The U.S. Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens ... Read this Article
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