Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Demonstrations in Phnom Penh

US Embassy



The United States Embassy in Phnom Penh alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Cambodia of the possibility of political demonstrations in Phnom Penh on Monday, September 5. The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has announced planned demonstrations at or around CNRP Headquarters, located at 576 National Road 2, as well as at or around the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, located on Samdech Monireth Blvd. Additional demonstrations may occur throughout Phnom Penh through the week of September 5, including in the areas surrounding CNRP‎ headquarters and the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.

U.S. citizens are reminded of the Embassy’s existing guidance that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and have the potential to escalate into violence without warning. The U.S. Embassy recommends you avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests or demonstrations and immediately leave any area where there are large gatherings. You should remain alert of local security developments by monitoring local news reports, exercising vigilance regarding your preparedness and personal security, remaining aware of your surroundings, and planning your activities accordingly. Please follow the guidance below to receive the most updated security information from the U.S. Embassy.

For further information:

• See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Cambodia Specific Information.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Contact the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia, located at No. 1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, at +855 (0)23 728 402 or + 855 (0)23 728 051, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is + 855 (0)23 728 000.
• Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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