East Asia / Pacific - Cambodia
Security Report: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Reports Discovery of Explosive Devices

On January 2, 2009, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh posted the following Warden Message :

"The U.S. Embassy was informed that two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were reportedly found in front of the Ministry of National Defense located on Russian Boulevard.  The military has closed Russian Boulevard in front of the Ministry of National Defense between Monivong Boulevard (East) and Tchecoslovaquie (Street 169 West) as of 15:15 today, January 2, 2009.  

"Embassy personnel and American citizens are advised to avoid the area. If you must travel in the vicinity of the Ministry of National Defense, consider using an alternate route.  The Embassy advises all Americans to obey military and police checkpoints, road closures, and commands. 

"American citizens traveling or residing in Cambodia are encouraged to register with the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy in Cambodia is located at #1 Street 96 in Phnom Penh.  The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh can be reached by calling 855-23-728-000 and by email at WardenPP@state.gov."

Travel Advisories

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs gives the following advice Australians who are traveling, working or living 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.”

The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office gives the following advice British people who are traveling, working or living in Cambodia: “We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.”

The Canadian Foreign Affairs Office gives the following advice to Canadians who are traveling, working or living in Cambodia: “Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover costs if you get sick or are injured while abroad. Out-of-country healthcare can be costly, and your health plan will cover only part of the bill at best. It is your responsibility to obtain supplementary travel insurance and understand the terms of your policy. Some credit card companies offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume that coverage is automatically included or that the card alone provides adequate coverage.”

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade gives the following advice to New Zealanders “New Zealanders travelling or resident in Cambodia should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.”

The U.S. Department of State gives the following advice to Americans who are traveling, working or living in Cambodia: “We strongly urge you to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation and overseas medical services. Please keep in mind that Medicare does not cover any illness or injury that occurs outside of the United States.”

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