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US warns Americans to exercise increased caution in Cambodia
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The US Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cambodia, urging visitors to exercise increased caution because of crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance .
Key facts
- The US Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cambodia, urging visitors to exercise increased caution because of crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance .
- The advisory, issued on September 15, also places areas within 50 kilometres of the Cambodia-Thailand border at Level 4, Do Not Travel, because of ongoing military tensions and the risk of armed conflict.
- The State Department said armed conflict along the border has led to reports of civilian casualties and advised travellers to avoid non-essential travel within 50 kilometres until further notice.
- It also warned that the US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to Americans in the affected area.
Summary
The advisory, issued on September 15, also places areas within 50 kilometres of the Cambodia-Thailand border at Level 4, Do Not Travel, because of ongoing military tensions and the risk of armed conflict.
The State Department said armed conflict along the border has led to reports of civilian casualties and advised travellers to avoid non-essential travel within 50 kilometres until further notice.