Is Kabul dangerous?

I would say No! Considering the circumstances! And what are they?
I think the dangers in Kabul (and maybe in Afghanistan, as I was told) are; first: if you are been taken as a hostage, second: you could die in a suicide bomb attack. There are ways of avoiding both. If you stay away from Americans, and the route of military transports, as well as very crowded places the chance of getting killed in a bombing, is not too big! And if it happens you are just bad luck! (Car accident in Tehran is more probable maybe!)I think kidnapping is the bigger fear especially for foreign looking visitors. Any way almost every body in Kabul should have a trusted person who drives her/him around. I have to say that I didn’t fear taking a taxi myself. It was ok and people were very nice. Being Iranian and woman has it’s own advantages. Honestly I didn’t really feel being in danger. This could be because of two reasons, first: I knew the language, customs and I had no problem in communicating with people. I was very well aware of my surrounding and I could foresee how things are developing. Second: I had very good people and resources that were giving me enough information on what is happening (had happened) in the city.



"Jade meyvand"



"Center of Kabul"

However, I think living in Kabul as an Afghan and especially for a woman could be really difficult. Women feel extremely insecure. I heard that in every conversation. I could feel that I do not have freedom in moving around. As a person who always took care of herself, being dependent on another person to drive me around was really annoying. Once Hashem told me if I would stay a little more I would learn the addresses myself and then I could also take care of myself. Maybe next time….