Afghanistan
<p>The security situation is extremely dangerous. There’s a consistent and very high threat of terrorist attack. Serious, large-scale terrorist incidents happen frequently, including attacks using vehicle-borne, magnetic, or other improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and suicide bombings.</p>
<p>Kabul and the southern and eastern provinces are at high risk of attack. However, attacks can occur anywhere and at any time.</p>
<p>In September 2019, several foreigners were killed and injured in attacks close to a number of embassies and the Green Village international compound in Kabul.</p>
<p>Aid workers are not safe from the threat of terrorism. Terrorists attacked some NGOs in Afghanistan in 2019.</p>
<p>Attacks have also targeted:</p>
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<li>places with a high number of security and government personnel</li>
<li>hotels and residential compounds used by foreigners</li>
<li>embassies, government buildings, NATO bases and international humanitarian facilities</li>
<li>supermarkets and restaurants</li>
<li>police stations, schools and medical facilities</li>
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<p>Militants have staged attacks from partly constructed buildings and high rises.</p>
<p>There are credible reports of imminent terror attacks in Kabul city. Terrorists frequently carry out attacks on vehicles travelling along roads in and around Kabul. Many terrorist attacks have targeted international convoys, including foreign military and security forces.</p>
<p>There are also ongoing threats around the Kabul International Airport. In September 2017, there were mortar attacks on the airport. The roads leading to the airport are often targeted for IEDs.</p>
<p>Insider attacks occur where people wearing Afghan National Defence and Security Forces uniforms attack members of foreign security forces. There are increasing concerns about these types of attacks.</p>
<p>High-level security arrangements are in place for Australian Embassy staff in Kabul.</p>
<p>Private security companies are approved by the Afghan Government to continue to operate. Businesses and organisations should contact the Afghan Government for information on operating with an approved private security company within Afghanistan.</p>
<p>If, despite our advice, you travel to Afghanistan, don’t travel at night.</p>
<p><strong>More information:</strong></p>
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<li><a href=”/node/342″>Terrorist threats</a></li>
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Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government