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    Qandahar safety

    Assalaam alaikum brothers and sisters,

    I'm planning a trip to Afghanistan soon and will stay in Qandahar for a few days. Now i've been told that particularly the south is not safe for tourists. My question to you guys is whether you've been to Qandahar lately and how safe is it for my family to enter Qandahar?

    Note that I havent been in Qandahar for over 16 years and my Pashtu has become quite poor.

    God bless you,

    Mirwais
    Tags: qandahar, safety
  • #2
    its relatively safe, you will still get night taliban patrols sticking notes to your doors and that etc but its nt bad kandahar khu kandahar di just get an interpreter with you or something?
    Ka Makh De Rana Hear Sho No Jehan Ba Rana Hear She
    Ka Nom De Rana Hear Sho No Khpal Zan Ba Rana Her She[

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    • #3
      As long as your not related to the military in any form,shape or way, you are super safe. Keep it cool, and refrain from continuously mentioning that you are from the west. Mind your business, and enjoy your time. I still have cousins who are living in Kandahar.
      Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

      A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

      For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


      The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

      -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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      • #4
        Thanks!

        Would you think it's necessary to wear a beard and so on, to mingle and be more low key?

        Does anyone have specific experiences with topkhana? My family on my mothers side are all parsiban from topkhana.

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        • #5
          Zoi82,
          You are officially trying to kill your braincells now.

          Listen to me carefully, I've had relatives in Topkhana Bazar for God knows how many generations now, so what I'm sharing with you is ground-realities.

          1)Try to avoid crowded streets. There is always an alternative route, and try taking that.
          2)Kandahar City is relatively peaceful when compared to Kabul City.
          3)Just because you are a Farsibaan means nothing. In Kandahar, you are a Kandahari first. Mind your business, gazes down and keep it moving. Don't sweat any bullets. you have over a million people living in Kandahar.
          4)Avoid unnecessary confrontations, if a cab driver wants to overcharge you, let him have the win. 0.2dollars won't destroy your life.
          5)A fake beard is a terrible idea. It shows you are up to something fishy, and it will get that person into deep problems, not to mention fierce interrogations. Avoid that, since you have nothing to hide.


          if you need more guidance, let me know bro.
          Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

          A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

          For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


          The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

          -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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          • #6
            Thnx alot bro. I actually do have so additional questions.

            1. Why should I avoid crowds. I hear the risks are the highest in the small villages around the city.
            2. I meant a real beard. Just letting it grow mid-size. I just don't want people to notice im western. I think my changes of getting in trouble would be mainly because I look western or because my language is poor.

            God bless,

            Mirwais

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Zoi82 View Post
              Thnx alot bro. I actually do have so additional questions.

              1. Why should I avoid crowds. I hear the risks are the highest in the small villages around the city.
              If you are always around in say Herat darwaza, Jadah, where most of the crowds are -- you are putting yourself at risk. When you are in Kandahar City, you will realize the alternative quieter places offer more peace. They simply don't see as much drama. If you take a look at the limited amount of blasts that do happen, there are almost always in the metropolitan areas of the city. Charsoo,etc.

              2. I meant a real beard. Just letting it grow mid-size. I just don't want people to notice im western. I think my changes of getting in trouble would be mainly because I look western or because my language is poor.
              That would be fine.

              The best advice:
              Avoid being near the police or Army. If you see the police, make a U-turn and take the longer route.


              2 things you should buy:

              1)A Kandahari sidrey.
              2)Kandahari rekhchena


              They are unfortunately the prime targets of attacks.
              Even Adobe Photoshop can't change me.

              A line[Durrand line] of hatred that raised a wall between the two brothers -Hamid Karzai

              For generations, the Hindus of India prayed for deliverance from "the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the vengeance of the Afghan."


              The men of Kábul and Khilj also went home; and whenever they were questioned about the Musulmáns of the Kohistán (the mountains), and how matters stood there, they said, "Don't call it Kohistán, but Afghánistán; for there is nothing there but Afgháns and disturbances." Thus it is clear that for this reason the people of the country call their home in their own language Afghánistán, and themselves Afgháns. The people of India call them Patán; but the reason for this is not known. But it occurs to me, that when, under the rule of Muhammadan sovereigns, Musulmáns first came to the city of Patná, and dwelt there, the people of India (for that reason) called them Patáns—but God knows!

              -Ferishta, 1560–1620

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              • #8
                Thnx a lot bro. Wishe me luck

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