Location:
Near Mémorial Modibo Keita and the Monument de l’Indépendance
Event:
Due to celebrations for Malian Armed Forces Day on January 20, 2023, there will likely be an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic between Mémorial Modibo Keita and the Monument de l’Indépendance. While the embassy does not have information about planned events, consider exercising caution and limiting your movements over the holiday weekend.
Large gatherings and demonstrations sometimes turn confrontational and can escalate into violence, resulting in the burning of tires, clashes with the police, blockage on the roads and bridges, throwing of rocks at vehicles, the deployment of tear gas, and small arms fire.
American citizens are advised to:
· Avoid the areas of demonstrations
· Do not attempt to drive through protests or roadblocks
· Continue to exercise vigilance while in Mali
· Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
· Review your personal security plans
· Keep a low profile
· Be aware of your surroundings
· Keep some form of communication with you
· Monitor local media for updates
Assistance:
· +223 20 70 23 00
· +223 66 75 28 60 (after-hours emergencies)
· State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs - 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
· See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Country Specific Information for Mali
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency
