The Canadian government has renewed its call for citizens to avoid all travel to Afghanistan, citing an unstable security situation and a range of serious risks, including terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, arbitrary detention, and widespread human rights violations.
In an updated travel advisory published this week, Canadian officials warned that the security environment in Afghanistan remains “highly volatile and dangerous.” The advisory emphasizes that attacks continue, crime rates remain high, and basic rights are routinely violated across the country.
“If you are already in Afghanistan, exercise extreme caution and review your personal security arrangements,” the statement said, adding that Canadians bear responsibility for their own safety and that of their families.
Canada’s embassy in Afghanistan remains closed, and the government has acknowledged that its ability to provide consular support or emergency assistance to citizens in the country is “extremely limited.”
The advisory also noted that Canadian officials may be unaware of citizens’ whereabouts in Afghanistan, even in the event of an emergency or request for help.
The renewed warning comes as several Western nationals, particularly from the United States, have been detained by the Taliban since the group returned to power in 2021. In a recent case, an American citizen was released following mediation by Qatari officials.
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