Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali:
- Monument de L’Independence
- Palais des Sports
Events: There will be a demonstration organized by Malian opposition parties on Friday, November 15 at 2:00PM. The event is not yet authorized by the local government. While the demonstration is expected to be peaceful, there will likely be a heavy impact on traffic in the area and the situation may become unstable.
- Monument de L’Independence
Events: There will be a demonstration organized by civil society organizations on Sunday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. The event is authorized by the local government. While the demonstration is expected to be peaceful, there will likely be a heavy impact on traffic in the area and the situation may become unstable.
- Palais des Sports
U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the listed locations on the listed dates.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Continue to exercise vigilance while in Mali
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly 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 on locations and time of the demonstrations
Assistance:
- S. Embassy Bamako, Mali
- +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.
