U.S. Citizen Services

Warden Message

Bamako, Mali - August 29, 2007

This Warden Message is being issued to inform U.S. citizens in Mali that on August 26 and 27, Tuareg dissidents attacked and kidnapped civilian and military convoys near the Mali-Niger border. Given these developments, combined with the presence of Al-Qaeda in the Land of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) operatives in Mali's north, U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid traveling to northern Mali.

U.S. citizens planning to travel to northern Mali despite this caution should review the Consular Information Sheet for Mali, dated February 15, 2007, and focus particularly on security and logistical considerations regarding travel to the northern regions of Mali. American citizens should also notify the consular section of their plans and may do so by e-mail at consularbamako@state.gov.

American citizens may inquire about the latest security information with the embassy or consult the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worlwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found.

Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Information specific to Mali is located at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_962.html

The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is located at ACI 2000, Rue 243, Porte 297, Bamako, Mali. The Embassy's telephone number is 270-2300. The after-hours telephone number for the duty officer for emergency situations is (223) 675-2860.