Sometimes they strike... and other Kabul, Afghanistan Warning Or Danger Tips

During my first trip, in 2002, the scenario in Kabul was fairly unsettled. With all the warlords and various quasi- military outfits still weilding their influence over affairs, Kabul wasnt quite the safest city you could be visiting. That being said, our days in the city were largely trouble free except one particular evening when a car bomb exploded in the middle of a crowded market. Over 30 people died then and there, and it left more than 100 injured...

The security scenario was much better the next time around though- one year later.

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The ISAF (International security assistance force) is the body responsible for policing the area in and around Kabul and also assist in its reconstruction. They also operate Kabul airport and have operations in the norther and western part of Afghanistan. Its an international contingent of peacekeepers dawn from various NATO countries- of those i remember seeing Greece and Germany to Turkey. The turks were the contingent that were leading the operations when i was there, but i think its a 6 month affair, and its a rotating thing...

The Americans patrol the streets as well, but for specific tasks i think and not in a policing role

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