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•We
advise you to exercise caution and monitor
developments that might affect your safety in
Cambodia because of the risk of civil unrest,
violent criminal activity and terrorism.
•Pay close attention to your personal security
and monitor the media for information about
possible new safety or security risks.
•In recent years, Cambodian authorities have
disrupted a number of bomb plots, including on 3
January 2009, when three improvised explosive
devices were discovered in Phnom Penh.
•There is an ongoing border dispute between
Cambodia and Thailand relating to land adjacent
to the Preah Vihear Temple. Although military
activity in the area has declined, the situation
remains tense. Australians are urged to be
particularly vigilant if travelling to this area
and to monitor local media.
•You should avoid protests, demonstrations and
political gatherings as they may turn violent.
•There have been reports of an increase in
assaults and armed robberies occurring at the
Riverfront area in Phnom Penh and in
Sihanoukville, particularly at isolated beaches.
You should exercise vigilance when travelling
through this area at all times but especially
after dark.
•The World Health Organization (WHO) has
confirmed cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in a
number of countries throughout the world,
including Cambodia. For a list of these
countries, visit the WHO website. For further
information and advice to Australians, including
on possible quarantine measures overseas, see
our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
•The World Health Organization (WHO) has
confirmed human cases of avian influenza in
Cambodia. See the Health Issues section below
for advice to Australians travelling to or
resident in Cambodia.
•Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
◦organise comprehensive travel insurance and
check what circumstances and activities are not
covered by your policy
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