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Travel Brief – April 16, 2018
Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and advisories disseminated by media, government and social networks.
Middle East - Threat of spontaneous demonstrations following U.S., U.K., and France military action in Syria.
The US State Department and the UK FCO have both issued travel alerts throughout the middle east. They warn their citizens to be alert for the potential for spontaneous demonstrations to take place in the coming days and beyond. These demonstrations are in reaction to the U.S., France, and UK military action taken in Syria. Locales specifically named include Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, and Iraq.
Cambodia - Bomb threat Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
https://t.co/AuaW94tTGp #Cambodia Cambodian media reports suggest that authorities have foiled a plan to bomb Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. You should be vigilant and avoid large gatherings. pic.twitter.com/h5LWuVwr3X
— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) April 13, 2018
Previous travel warnings and travel information has been shared concerning Cambodia. The new border crossing between Thailand and Cambodia remains scheduled to open in Mid-May, this crossing will service travelers to Siem Reap. In addition, the Canadian government included a travel warning late-last week on the outbreak of the Zika Virus in Cambodia.
