On January 20, 2018, Taliban gunmen stormed the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, killing at least 40 people, including foreign guests. The siege lasted nearly 13 hours before Afghan security forces regained control. Attackers deliberately targeted international visitors and government officials attending a technology conference. The event underscored the persistent threat to foreign nationals in Afghanistan and highlighted ongoing security failures. It also caused widespread fear in Kabul’s expatriate and business communities.
