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Friday, October 08, 2004
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand the danger of kidnapping here, especially considering what has happened in Iraq. These terrorists are not stupid, so I expected this warning some time ago. I've been taking extra care since my return in August, but this warning makes it sink in even more.
United States Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan
October 8, 2004
To U.S. Journalists Living and Working in Afghanistan:
The United States Embassy in Kabul has received a credible threat against
U.S. journalists in Afghanistan. According to the threat report,
anti-government forces are planning to implement a policy of kidnapping
foreigners as a political tool. They plan to kidnap U.S. journalists by
luring them to meet with kidnapping operatives under the guise of providing
video tapes on the activities of the anti-government forces.
As of this time, there is no information on specific journalists who might
be targeted as part of this plan. The threat report does not indicate a
date as to when this plan is supposed to be implemented, nor any dates,
times, or possible locations of proposed kidnapping operations.
At this time, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would like to remind U.S. citizens
to maintain a high level of vigilance and security awareness. The Embassy
recommends that all Americans living and working in Kabul restrict their
movements, observe the strictest of security measures, and defer any
unnecessary travel around the city.
The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul encourage all American
citizens residing in Afghanistan to register their presence and obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions at the Consulate at
http://usembassy.state.gov/afghanistan/ or by calling the Consular Section
on 020-230-0436 ext. 2226.
Sincerely,
Russel J. Brown
Consul
United States Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan
United States Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan
October 8, 2004
To U.S. Journalists Living and Working in Afghanistan:
The United States Embassy in Kabul has received a credible threat against
U.S. journalists in Afghanistan. According to the threat report,
anti-government forces are planning to implement a policy of kidnapping
foreigners as a political tool. They plan to kidnap U.S. journalists by
luring them to meet with kidnapping operatives under the guise of providing
video tapes on the activities of the anti-government forces.
As of this time, there is no information on specific journalists who might
be targeted as part of this plan. The threat report does not indicate a
date as to when this plan is supposed to be implemented, nor any dates,
times, or possible locations of proposed kidnapping operations.
At this time, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would like to remind U.S. citizens
to maintain a high level of vigilance and security awareness. The Embassy
recommends that all Americans living and working in Kabul restrict their
movements, observe the strictest of security measures, and defer any
unnecessary travel around the city.
The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul encourage all American
citizens residing in Afghanistan to register their presence and obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions at the Consulate at
http://usembassy.state.gov/afghanistan/ or by calling the Consular Section
on 020-230-0436 ext. 2226.
Sincerely,
Russel J. Brown
Consul
United States Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan
