Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Rising Tensions and Anti-American Rhetoric - 13 Sept. 2017

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Rising Tensions and Anti-American Rhetoric
September 13, 2017

This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Cambodia that recent developments, including the arrest of a political figure, the expulsion of an American NGO and its foreign staff, and anti-American rhetoric by officials, may raise the overall tensions in the country. Although the Embassy has no specific information regarding any planned demonstrations or security issues at this time, we urge all U.S. citizens to exercise caution. Even demonstrations or events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence without warning.

The U.S. Embassy encourages you to avoid large crowds and immediately leave any area where crowds are gathering. You should remain alert to local security developments by monitoring local news reports, be vigilant regarding your personal security and preparedness, be aware of your surroundings, and plan your activities accordingly.

For further information:

· See the State Department's travel website<http://travel.state.gov/> for the Worldwide Caution<http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html>, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Cambodia Country Specific Information<https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cambodia.html>.

· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program<https://step.state.gov/step/> (STEP<https://step.state.gov/step/>)to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

· Contact the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia, located at 1, Street 96 (near Wat Phnom) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at +855 23-728-402 / +855 23-728-051 / +855 23-728-234, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for U.S. federal holidays). After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +855 23-78000, press 1 and then 0 to be transferred to the operator.

· Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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