Afghanistan dangers

The Department of State warns that travel in all areas of Afghanistan remains unsafe due to military combat operations, land mines, banditry, robberies, violent crime, ambushes, kidnapping, armed rivalry between political and tribal groups, and the possibility of insurgent attacks. Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the al-Qaeda terrorist network remain active. 

Kabul City and its suburbs are also considered at high risk for militant attacks, including rocket attacks, vehicle-borne IEDs, direct-fire attacks and suicide bombings. A number of such attacks were reported in Kabul City from January to June 2013, and many additional attacks were thwarted by Afghan and coalition forces.

Approximately 20 demonstrations occurred in Kabul City during the first six months of 2013, one of which turned violent. The issues which typically prompt demonstrations include grievances against the government, land disputes and social, political and ethnic tensions.