US issues new travel warning over crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance
The State Department urged Americans to buy insurance, avoid border areas and watch for tampered drinks as it flagged crime and unexploded ordnance risks.
- On Sept 15, the State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cambodia, citing crime, civil unrest, and unexploded ordnance as primary security concerns for Americans.
- Officials designated areas near the Cambodian-Thai border as Level 4, advising against travel entirely, while provinces including Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Preah Vihear, and Kampong Thom face heightened unexploded ordnance risks.
- State Department guidance warns that crimes against tourists can involve tampered beverages, while travelers in Phnom Penh should exercise caution due to petty crime and visitors must adhere to Cambodia's zero-tolerance drug laws.
- Americans visiting Cambodia are urged not to fight back during a robbery, and the State Department strongly encourages travelers to purchase insurance covering emergency evacuation and medical expenses.
- This advisory is part of a series of security warnings issued by officials for destinations worldwide; earlier this month, the State Department revised travel guidance for Italy, citing terrorism and crime concerns.
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US warns Americans to exercise increased caution in Cambodia
The State Department cites crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Most of Cambodia is now level 2, but some areas carry the top level 4 do-not-travel warning. The story US warns Americans to exercise increased caution in Cambodia as seen on Thaiger News.
US issues travel warning: If robbed in Cambodia, don’t resist
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