The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens and others to leave the area of Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport immediately, citing a specific, credible threat. “Due to a specific, credible threat, U.S. citizens near Kabul airport, including South gate, new Ministry of the Interior, and gate near Panjshir Petrol station, should leave the area immediately,” the department posted in a security alert at 5:38 a.m. Kabul local time. “Avoid traveling to the airport at this time.” “U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to the airport and avoid all airport gates at this time,” the department added in a security alert on its website. The alert comes hours after President Joe Biden was warned by commanders that another terrorist attack was “highly likely” in the next 24 to 36 hours. The State Department’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning for Afghanistan remains in place. “Individuals seeking information on evacuation should refer to the alerts on the Embassy website for instructions,” the website …
State Department Warns of Specific, Credible Threat at Kabul Airport
August 28, 2021
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