Location: Cité Administrative, Bourse du Travail, and Monument de l’Indépendance, Bamako
Event: Civil society organizations are planning a sit-in at Cité Administrative on Tuesday, June 22, at 09:00 AM to denounce the cost of living in Mali. Additionally, “Mouvement Républicain” and “Mouvement Faso Ni Dambe” are planning a march from the Bourse du Travail to the Monument de l’Indépendance on Tuesday, June 22, at 09:00 AM to show support for the transition government. Both demonstrations have been approved by local authorities.
Demonstrations sometimes turn violent, 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 area 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 a means of communication (cell phone, etc.) with you at all times
- Monitor local media for updates
Assistance:
- U.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.
