Warden Message: Possible demonstrations in Bamako Saturday

August 21, 2009 | U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali

This Warden Message alerts U.S. Citizens of possible demonstrations in Bamako Saturday, August 22 to protest changes to Mali’s family code.  These demonstrations are scheduled to start around 09:00 and continue throughout the day.  Protests are planned to take place at the Stade de 26 Mars and Bourses due Travail (l’avenue d’Indépendence) proceeding to the Peace Monument.  Although protests such as these in Bamako are usually peaceful, the U.S. Embassy advises avoiding these areas.  There may also be demonstrations in other cities in Mali

U.S. Citizens may call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information.  The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.
 
Americans living or traveling in Mali are encouraged to register with the Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Mali.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the Embassy.  By registering, American Citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.  The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is located at ACI 2000, Rue 243 Porte 297.  The Consular Section can be contacted at +223 20 70 23 00, or via email at consularbamako@state.gov.  Additional local information as well as recent Warden Messages are available on the Embassy’s web site at http://mali.usembassy.gov    
 
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The Consular Section
 
US Embassy Bamako
Bamako, Mali
 
+223 20 70 23 00
consularbamako@state.gov
http://mali.usembassy.gov  
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