UK warns its citizens against travelling to Afghanistan

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Citing continued instability and threats from terrorist organizations, the United Kingdom on Wednesday warned its citizens against travelling to Afghanistan.

In a travel advisory, the The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Afghanistan.

“You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.” The FCDO said in a statement.

It said, Travel throughout Afghanistan is extremely dangerous, and border crossings may not be open.  There is a heightened risk of detention of foreign nationals.

The British Government may not be notified about such detentions and communications with family or next of kin may not be guaranteed. There are currently no British consular officials in Afghanistan to provide. FCDO said.

The caretaker government of Afghanistan has not yet commented on the matter, but has repeatedly said that the security situation in the country is good, there is no problem for anyone and no one is allowed to worsen the security situation. 

JHK

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