Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
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Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Just got this email from Australian govt's "smartraveller":
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Latest update
This travel advice has been reviewed and contains new information about the Khmer New Year celebrations (13-16 April). There are increased risks related to security, crime and road safety at this time. The Cambodian Prime Minister has announced local authorities have foiled a plan to bomb Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Be alert during religious or national festivals, avoid large public gatherings, and monitor the news and other sources for the latest information. The level of advice has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in Cambodia.
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Latest update
This travel advice has been reviewed and contains new information about the Khmer New Year celebrations (13-16 April). There are increased risks related to security, crime and road safety at this time. The Cambodian Prime Minister has announced local authorities have foiled a plan to bomb Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Be alert during religious or national festivals, avoid large public gatherings, and monitor the news and other sources for the latest information. The level of advice has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in Cambodia.
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
What kind of crazy people are there out there who would bomb Wat Phnom? *
* Rhetorical question.
* Rhetorical question.
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA —
The U.S. Embassy in Cambodia has issued a security alert over an alleged plot to set off a bomb during the country's traditional New Year holiday, which runs from Thursday through Monday.
The alert says U.S. government personnel have been advised to exercise caution around Wat Phnom, a temple in Phnom Penh said to be the target of an alleged plot by the overseas anti-government group Khmer National Liberation Front. The alert, described as based on media reports, was posted on the embassy's website and social media outlets.
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-embassy-in ... 43938.html
The U.S. Embassy in Cambodia has issued a security alert over an alleged plot to set off a bomb during the country's traditional New Year holiday, which runs from Thursday through Monday.
The alert says U.S. government personnel have been advised to exercise caution around Wat Phnom, a temple in Phnom Penh said to be the target of an alleged plot by the overseas anti-government group Khmer National Liberation Front. The alert, described as based on media reports, was posted on the embassy's website and social media outlets.
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-embassy-in ... 43938.html
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Is there even an event at Wat Phnom during the New year?
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
The thwarted attack was due yesterday. The horrible people accused of this act must have decided to minimize injuries by acting before any influx for KNY.
Lucky the intel gathered foiled such a misguided plan from abroad. (oops was that an inappropriate emjoy to use?)
Lucky the intel gathered foiled such a misguided plan from abroad. (oops was that an inappropriate emjoy to use?)
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Well thwarted indeed! Bravo!
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Barang chgout wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:58 am Well thwarted indeed! Bravo!
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And also for the other ones that are so secretive that no-one has been told about.
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
The government gives me cause to feel safe. They know what is going on and are in control. Well done HE and team of thwarters! Keep up the great thwarting!Duncan wrote:Barang chgout wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:58 am Well thwarted indeed! Bravo!
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And also for the other ones that are so secretive that no-one has been told about.
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Donald, kindly check that if 'white powder' is thrown near the US Embassy it is not just talcum powder, before starting an anthrax scare
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Re: Plot to bomb Wat Phnom and Siem Reap foiled?
Are the Hashers doing a city run?that genius wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:24 am Donald, kindly check that if 'white powder' is thrown near the US Embassy it is not just talcum powder, before starting an anthrax scare
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