Islamic Emirate rejects foreign travel warnings, says Afghanistan is secure
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has dismissed travel advisories issued by several foreign governments warning their citizens against visiting the country, insisting that security has been established nationwide.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said the warnings were unjustified and appeared intended to create fear, anxiety and misinformation about the security situation in Afghanistan.
"We have been hearing these warnings for several years, but in practice, we have seen that no one has been harmed. This suggests that these warnings may be issued to create fear and concern and spread misinformation. I assure everyone that no one faces any danger in Afghanistan," Mujahid said.
He added that foreign nationals, tourists, journalists and employees of international organizations continued to travel to and work in Afghanistan without encountering security problems.
The United States, Australia, Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom are among the countries that have issued Level 4 travel advisories this year, urging their citizens not to travel to Afghanistan. The warnings cite security threats, including the risks of kidnapping and arbitrary detention.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture previously said that more than 32,000 foreign tourists had visited the country's tourist attractions over the past five years.
The Islamic Emirate has repeatedly sought to promote Afghanistan as a secure destination for international visitors, while foreign governments continue to warn their citizens about potential risks. (ILKHA)
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