Taliban Dismisses U.S. Travel Warning, Claims Safety for Foreign Nationals

The Taliban spokesperson dismissed the U.S. State Department’s fourth-level travel warning for Afghanistan as unfounded, asserting that there are no threats to foreign nationals.

Response from the Taliban to U.S. Warning

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, called the classification of Afghanistan under the U.S. State Department’s fourth-level travel advisory unrealistic, claiming that there is no security risk for foreign nationals in Afghanistan.

Ensuring Safety for Foreigners in Afghanistan

Mujahid stated that currently, citizens from various countries, including tourists and diplomats, are traveling to Afghanistan without concerns. He further emphasized that security forces are specifically engaged in ensuring the safety of these individuals.

Examining U.S. Motivations

He added that the motivations and reasons behind the U.S. State Department’s decision will be thoroughly examined, but stressed that the current security situation poses no threat to foreign travelers.

U.S. State Department’s Advisory List

These remarks came after the U.S. State Department placed Afghanistan on a red list, alongside 22 other countries, advising American citizens to refrain from traveling to the nation.