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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali

Location: Bamako Event: Due to ongoing large-scale protests near the Monument d’Independence and the ensuing traffic congesting, the US Embassy has directed embassy personnel to shelter in place until further notice. Actions to Take: Shelter in place. Avoid the area of the demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. ...

By U.S. Mission Mali | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Demonstration Alert for Friday, April 5, 2019

The announced gathering point is the Monument d’Independence in Bamako, Mali. Several groups are calling for a march on Friday, April 5th at 14:00 to denounce insecurity in Mali. The demonstration has not been approved by local authorities and may attract large crowds. Traffic disruptions are likely, and the Embassy has received reports indicating that ...

By U.S. Mission Mali | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert

U.S. Embassy Condemns the Killing of Civilians in Central Mali

The United States is shocked and outraged by reports that over 170 Malians, including women and children, were killed Saturday in the central Malian village of Ogossagou. We strongly condemn this heinous act, send our condolences to the families of the victims and call for those responsible to be brought to justice. On the occasion ...

By U.S. Mission Mali | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

United States Ambassador Hankins’ Welcome Reception Underlines Importance of U.S.-Mali Cooperation

March 18, 2019: Ambassador Dennis B. Hankins hosted a welcome reception at his residence that gathered over 60 representatives from foreign diplomatic missions in Mali, the Malian government, international organizations, Algiers Peace Agreement signatory movements, and the Embassy community. The reception allowed the Ambassador to begin building connections with key national and international players that ...

By U.S. Mission Mali | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali (March 22, 2019)

Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Bourse du Travail Monument de l’Independence. Event: At 16:00 on March 22 a peaceful demonstration is planned in response to the ongoing school crisis. The planned route is from Bourse du Travail to the Monument de l’Independence. The demonstration ...

By U.S. Mission Mali | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: security

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