http://www.longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/archives/2009/10/taliban_launch_attacks_in_kabu.php
“Taliban launch attacks in Kabul, kill UN workers”
By BILL ROGGIO
October 28, 2009 12:50 AM
SNIPPET: “The Taliban also fired a rocket at the posh Serena Hotel (which was the scene of a similar armed assault in early 2008) and at the presidential compound.”
Explosion rocks Pakistan’s city of Peshawar, police says. No word on casualties.
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Warden Message: Afghanistan UN Guest House Attack
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
South / Central Asia - Afghanistan
28 Oct 2009
U.S. Embassy Kabul released the following Warden Message on October 28:
Shortly after 6:00 a.m. this morning, a group of insurgents attacked a United Nations guest house in Wazir Akbar Khan. The attack was reportedly initiated by a suicide bomber wearing a police uniform. Afghan National Security Forces responded to the residence, at which point a shootout ensued. At least six UN workers, including one American, were killed in the attack. Afghan National Security Forces killed 2-4 insurgents and captured three.
Also this morning, three rockets/mortars were fired on the Serena Hotel. The hotel sustained property damage but no injuries were reported.
The U.S. Embassy is operating under normal business conditions. No travel restrictions are in place although non-essential travel has been deferred for the remainder of today. The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests in Afghanistan. Americans are reminded that explosions, shooting, demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Current intelligence reports suggest that the Taliban, al-Qaida, and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.
We remind American citizens of the continuing threats outlined in the current Travel Warning for Afghanistan and Worldwide Caution. The full text of each can be found at http://travel.state.gov. Updated information may also be obtained by visiting the American Embassy’s website http://usembassy.state.gov/afghanistan/ or by contacting the Embassy at usconsulkabul@state.gov. U.S. travelers may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, outside the United States and Canada, on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Americans are also encouraged to read the Country Specific Information for Afghanistan, available on the Embassy’s website at http://kabul.usembassy.gov, and also at http://travel.state.gov.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Great Masood Road between Radio Afghanistan and the Ministry of Public Health (the road is also known as Bebe Mahro or Airport Road) in Kabul. Americans who find themselves in cases of extreme emergency in Afghanistan may contact the Embassy operator via 0700-10-8000 or the Consular Section via mobile at 0700-20-1908. The American Citizens Service section is open for non-emergency services from 8am to 4:30pm, Sunday to Thursday, excluding holidays.
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