{
  "id": 7989275,
  "title": "US issues travel warning: If robbed in Cambodia, don’t resist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-issues-travel-warning-if-robbed-in-cambodia-dont-resist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:34:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/international/2026/09/17/us-issues-travel-warning-if-robbed-in-cambodia-dont-resist/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Department of State has issued a travel warning for Americans visiting Cambodia, advising them not to physically resist robbery attempts due to frequent street crime in Phnom Penh. This warning, part of a Level 2 \"Exercise Increased Caution\" advisory released on September 15th, highlights the risk of phone and bag snatchings in areas where foreigners congregate. The State Department cautions that resisting a robbery could lead to injury. In addition to robbery, the advisory notes that violent crimes such as sexual assault and homicide can occur in Cambodia and may target foreigners. While Cambodia maintains an overall Level 2 status, areas within 50 kilometers of the Cambodian-Thai border are designated as Level 4, \"Do Not Travel\", due to tensions between the Cambodian and Thai military and the risk of armed conflict. The advisory also advises heightened caution in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear provinces due to unexploded ordnance. Travelers are urged to avoid touching any unknown metal objects and to use local guides when traversing forests or dry rice paddies in these high-risk areas. It is recommended that travelers obtain travel insurance and verify if their policies cover medical care, evacuation assistance, and trip cancellations.",
  "summary": "The US Department of State has warned Americans travelling to Cambodia not to physically resist robbery attempts, citing frequent street crime in Phnom Penh. The warning was included in a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” travel advisory issued on 15 September, which cited crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance as risks in Cambodia. The advisory says […] The post US issues travel warning: If…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}