So my sister-in-law has 'volunteered' to travel to Afghanistan to help oversee the newly instated democratic elections. I'm scared to death for her. The EIC has been appointed to run the elections. Al Qaida has made an open statement that they will kill anybody related to the election and has targeted Americans
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The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. There is an ongoing threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout the country. The ability of Afghan authorities to maintain order and ensure the security of citizens and visitors is limited. Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the terrorist al-Qaida network, and other groups hostile to the government, remain active. U.S.-led military operations continue. Travel in all areas of Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, is unsafe due to military operations, landmines, banditry, armed rivalry among political and tribal groups, and the possibility of terrorist attacks, including attacks using vehicular or other Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and kidnapping. The security environment remains volatile and unpredictable. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for September 18, 2005. There is a potential risk for violence during the election period.
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Yeah, I don't want to say anything too bad, but I think she's insane. Any thoughts? The government will not ensure protection if she goes.