The US and UK warned their citizens on Monday to avoid hotels in the Afghan capital, Kabul, especially the well-known Serena.
“US citizens staying in or near the Serena Hotel should leave the hotel immediately,” said the State Department, citing “security threats” in the area.
In an update to its recommendation not to travel to Afghanistan, the UK Foreign Office said: “Given the increased risks, you are advised not to stay in hotels, especially in Kabul (such as the Serena Hotel).”
The Serena is the most famous luxury hotel in Kabul, popular with foreign visitors before the city fell to the Taliban eight weeks ago.
It has been the target of extremist attacks twice.
It comes after the Islamic State group on Friday alleged a devastating bomb attack in the northern city of Kunduz that ransacked a mosque during Friday prayers – the bloodiest attack since it left the US forces in August.
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