Afghanistan: Road closures and congestion in Kabul Jan. 14-15

Event

VIP movement through Kabul International Airport (Hamid Karzai, KBL) has resulted in police cordons, road closures and restrictions on movement on Sunday, January 14, which is expected to continue until late Monday afternoon (local time). Delays, congestion, and restrictions are particularly severe around the Presidential Palace, in the vicinity of Airport Road, Wazir Akbar Khan and the Green Zone.

Advice

Individuals in Kabul are advised to prepare for associated traffic disruptions, and to avoid the Presidential Palace area if possible.

Due to major security concerns, individuals throughout Afghanistan are urged to keep a safe distance from large gatherings, military convoys, government buildings, and crowded urban areas. Many Western governments advise their citizens against travel to Afghanistan due to the high threat of kidnapping and terrorism, including frequent attacks against Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, local civilians and politicians, and individuals working in the humanitarian and reconstruction fields. Travel to the country should only be undertaken with proper security protocols in place.