The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan sent a warning to Americans in the country this week after an attempted kidnapping.
According to the embassy, an attempt was made Monday in Kabul to kidnap a U.S. citizen and other expatriates.
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“The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan to review your personal security plans, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal safety, remain aware of your surroundings, monitor local news for updates, and maintain a high level of vigilance,” the embassy said in a statement.
The embassy said the threat of kidnapping and hostage taking “continues to be very high” in the nation’s capital.
No further details were revealed in the statement, which was released Thursday.
Last week, an Australian aid worker was kidnapped from the Afghan city of Jalalabad, officials said.
