U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Recent News About U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
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U.S. Mission warns Americans after explosions reported in Kabul
On October 9, 2025, several media outlets reported hearing loud explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Internet shutdown disrupts communications across Afghanistan
On September 29, 2025, the Taliban suspended internet services across Afghanistan, according to a security alert issued by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar.
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Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
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U.S. Mission issues alert after earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, near the border with Pakistan, just before midnight on August 31, 2025.
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U.S. Mission highlights threats against NGOs in Afghanistan
The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, known as the Afghanistan Affairs Unit located in Doha, Qatar, has acknowledged recent social media posts and news articles about threats targeting nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan.
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State Department launches new version of Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched an updated version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. citizens are encouraged to re-enroll in the system at step.state.gov to continue receiving alerts.
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Afghan activist receives 2024 International Women of Courage award
Benafsha Yaqoobi from Afghanistan has been honored as a 2024 International Women of Courage (IWOC) awardee.
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U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspends operations; support continues for Americans
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has suspended its operations as of August 31, 2021.