Tourist convoy attacked in Afghanistan

A group of foreign tourists were ambushed and attacked by Taliban while being escorted by an Afghan Army convoy. The attack occurred in the western province of Herat in the Chesht-e Sharif district. Reports indicate that U.S., U.K. and German citizens were among the group, and that six people were injured.

Advice

Many countries advise their citizens against all travel to Afghanistan due to the unstable and unpredictable safety and security situation. Main roads in this country are dangerous. Attacks and kidnappings are frequent.