“Those In The Serena Hotel (Kabul) Must Leave Immediately,” Warn The US And The UK.
Afghanistan: “US citizens in or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately,” the US State Department said, citing “security threats” in the area.
The United States and Britain on Monday warned their citizens to stay away from hotels in the Afghan capital, Kabul, particularly the well-known Serena.
“US citizens who are in or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately,” the US State Department said, citing “security threats” in the area.
In an update to its advice not to travel to Afghanistan, the UK Foreign Office said: “In light of increased risks, you are advised not to stay in hotels, particularly in Kabul (such as the Hotel Serena ) “.
The Serena is Kabul’s best-known luxury hotel, popular with foreign visitors before the city fell to the Taliban eight weeks ago.
On two occasions he has been the target of extremist attacks.
It comes after the Islamic State group denounced a devastating bomb attack in the northern city of Kunduz on Friday that razed a mosque during Friday prayers, the bloodiest assault since US forces left the country in August.