Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. State Department has strongly advised citizens against traveling to Afghanistan, citing a heightened risk of arbitrary detention.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a strong advisory urging American citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan, citing heightened risks to their safety and security.

In a statement released on Tuesday, August 19, the Consular Section of the State Department emphasized that travelers should remain aware of the dangers and make informed decisions before considering any trip to the country.

The advisory explained that Washington uses a "Risk Indicator D" to identify countries where U.S. citizens face a high threat of unlawful or arbitrary detention. Afghanistan, it said, ran...