Several authorities have issued a warning due to planned demonstrations in Bamako on Saturday. The marchers will be protesting against perceived corruption in the recent election, rejecting the outcome of the vote. The election campaign was marred by violence and with many of Mali’s polling stations were closed on election day, reportedly due to the threat of more violence.
Travel advice
There are links to government travel advice below that contains further information.
- You should avoid demonstrations, large crowds of people and public events.
- Review your travel risk management plan, so you know what to do in an emergency.
- Make sure you have the contact information of your travel insurance company and your local embassy stored in a secure offline location.
- Monitor local media.
- If possible, set aside some supplies of food and bottled water.
- Keep your devices charged.
- Check in with friends and family.
- If something does happen, contact the local embassy as soon as it is safe to do so.
The security alert issued by the US Embassy in Mali on 24th August 2018-
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali:
- Place de la Liberte
- Monument d’Independence
- Bourse du Travail
Event: At 08:00 on Saturday, August 25, 2018, opposition leaders are planning a peaceful march to protest electoral fraud and reject the final presidential election results. The march is scheduled to start at the Place de la Liberte, continue to the Monument d’Independence, and end at the Bourse de Travail. While the demonstration is intended to be peaceful, recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence, the use of tear gas, and other riot control measures.
U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the listed locations during the morning and afternoon hours of August 25.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates on locations and time of the demonstration.
- Keep a low profile.
Please click here to read more, including contact information.
**Security Alert – Demonstrations in Bamako, Mali on August 25, 2018
Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: •Place de la Liberte•Monument d’Independence•Bourse du Travail #BeSafeOutThere #MonitorMedia #AvoidArea pic.twitter.com/WEApJWsKOI— U.S. Embassy Mali (@USEmbassyMali) August 24, 2018
#Mali A protest march is planned for Saturday 25 August in the centre of Bamako. You should avoid all political demonstrations and stay away from any blockades set up by the security forces. More info: https://t.co/0EMCyLB4Ii pic.twitter.com/w1InKJoUDQ
— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) August 24, 2018
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