Afghanistan

Central Asia: Ongoing Terrorist Threat

Date: October 24th, 2006 |

The U.S. State Department reissued its public announcement that it continues to receive information of possible terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in Central Asia. Several extremist groups are present in the region, have expressed anti-American sentiments and are capable of carrying out such operations. Attacks could occur on both official and civilian targets, including places [read more]

Afghanistan

Date: October 26th, 2004 |

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The death of a 23-year-old Minnesota woman in a suicide bombing in Kabul Oct. 23 is a reminder that travel to unstable areas is risky. She and a 12-year-old Afghan girl were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide bomb exploded in a busy market area. The American woman had been working for [read more]

Afghanistan

Date: July 30th, 2001 |

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The Taliban get a bad rap because of their draconian interpretation of Islamic law and the harsh rules they impose, but now it’s clear they’re also bad sports. Midway through a soccer match with a Pakistani squad, the Taliban arrested twelve Pakistani players because they were wearing shorts. The disruption of the match ignited a [read more]

South Asia

Date: June 14th, 2005 |

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The last year has seen a significant increase in threats and incidents targeting non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Individuals working for international aid and missionary groups have been attacked in several countries in the region, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. NGOs reported a 75 percent increase in incidents worldwide between 2003 and 2004. The security [read more]

Afghanistan

Date: October 9th, 2001 |

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Worldwide: It is impossible to say what the ramifications of the military attacks on Afghanistan by the U.S. and allies will be for travelers throughout the world, but special caution is called for. Anti-American sentiment is high in certain Islamic countries, most notably Pakistan and Indonesia, with tensions simmering throughout the Middle East and in [read more]