Although things have returned to normal after the coup, "normal" in Phnom Penh is daily occurrences of armed robbery, banditry and murder. Armed bandits dressed as soldiers prey on foreigners. During a two-week period in October 1998, 15 foreigners were the victim of an armed robbery. An American tourist was robbed and shot dead just prior to the July 1997 uprisings. A Canadian was also killed photographing looting in the city. Soldiers will have no scruples about shooting you should you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stay off the streets after 10 p.m.
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