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Is it true that Polish citizens may be killed in Afghanistan?
It is believed that tourist avoid visiting dangerous places. As it turns out not everyone does it. A travel agency from Poznan found 16 daredevils who decided to visit Afghanistan. The company thinks this country is very save, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seems not to share this view.
It is first ever Polish offer – writes “Gazeta Wyborcza”. This touristic trial leads from Kabul, through Bamjan with its famous Budda sculptures and Pantschiru valley famous for battles of legendary commandant Ahmad Massud. After those, Polish tourists will visit Tora Bora caves where Osama Bin Laden tried to hide out. It is quite dangerous area because of the war in Afghanistan.
Despite of all dangers, there are 16 daredevils who decided to visit this country. All of them have already been warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which is very worried about this trip.
“All tourists are ‘game’ for terrorists, because they can be kidnapped for ransom. It is the easiest way to get money” – says lieutenant-colonel Marek Kotowski from headquarter of Polish Army.
