If you are planning to travel to in the near future, you should be aware of the fact that a travel warning has been issued for this region. The reason for this travel warning is the continue threat of kidnappings and assignations of citizens and non-governmental workers throughout . The security risk may be significant, at times.

At this time the U.S. Department of State has warned against all travel to by citizens. The concern for security in this region is so great, the U.S. Department of State has urged citizens to seriously consider whether their pending travel to is absolutely necessary. Be aware that Afghan authorities have only a limited ability to maintain order. The security of visitors, and even of Afghani citizens, is limited. Active remnants of the former Taliban regime and the Al-Qaida network remain throughout the country.

military operations continue throughout the region. It is important to note that travel throughout Afghanistan is considered to be unsafe due to these continued operations as well as the high risk of landmines, banditry and rivalry between tribal and political groups. Terrorist attacks are highly possible, which may involve Improvised Explosive Devices, vehicular attacks and/or kidnapping. Foreigners visiting areas in Kabul have been particularly targeted for attacks and kidnappings, as well as elsewhere. On more than one occasion, foreigners have been kidnapped and executed. The security throughout is considered

If you do travel to this region, be aware that overland travel between major cities should be avoided at all costs at night. In some cases, overland travel may be blocked or restricted, due to security concerns.

While you are in this region, you should take prudent security precautions. These precautions should include ensuring that you have adequate amounts of fuel and provisions. If you are staying at a hotel in this region, be sure that adequate security is provided in order to avoid as many potential dangers as possible. Be aware that possible targets in this area include clubs, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, schools and outdoor recreational facilities. Attacks may include carjackings, bombings, suicide operations, rocket attacks, assassinations, assaults and/or kidnappings. Explosive devices, non-conventional weapons and/or chemical/biological agents may be used in attacks. Always be alert and adhere to all prudent security practices.

If you do plan to travel to , make sure that you obtain the most up to date health information for this region. If you are an American traveling into this region, be sure that you register at the U.S. Embassy,  located at Great Masood Road between Radio Afghanistan and the Ministry of Public Health (the road is also known as Bebe Mahro (Airport) Road), Kabul.  The phone number is +93-70-108-001 or +93-70-108-002.