Emergency Messages for U.S. Citizens
Kabul City: Due to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of Shar-I Naw Park, American citizens are urged to exercise caution if traveling in the area.
July 11, 2012
Embassy is monitoring the situation and will update travel advisories as appropriate.
As a reminder, in accordance with the Travel Warning for Afghanistan
the Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to
Afghanistan. U.S. citizens traveling to Afghanistan despite this warning
should avoid being predictable in their movements, including varying
routes and times in commutes or other routine travel. The U.S. Embassy
urges U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and avoid areas where westerners
congregate, such as hotels and guest houses. Do not discuss travel plans
or other personal matters with strangers, or in public places.
U.S. citizens in Afghanistan should regularly monitor the Embassy's Security Announcements Internet web page, as well as the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information and the Travel Warning for Afghanistan are found.
In addition, the Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad" which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers outside of the United States and Canada, on a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy is located at Great Massood Road between Radio Afghanistan and the Ministry of Public Health in Kabul. To reach the American Citizens Services unit during business hours, please call 700-108-499 or send us an email at KabulACS@state.gov. You can also reach us through the Embassy's switchboard by calling 0700-108-001/002. For after-hours emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please call the Consular Duty Officer at 0700-201-908.