Warden Messages 2011
Possible Demonstration in Bamako
March 4, 2011
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is issuing this warden message to inform U.S. citizens that the Embassy has received information that there may be a demonstration organized by a group of youth to show their support for the Libyan president tomorrow 05 March 2011, beginning around 7:30 a.m.. Their possible route will be from the Peace Monument to the Monument of Kwame Nkruma (The Monument of the Ex Ghanaian President), then towards the Libyan Embassy.
The Malian Police have advised that this activity may not be authorized. Therefore, the Police may move to disperse the protesters.
The Embassy has no reason to believe that this demonstration will be violent. However, it is recommended to avoid the above areas during the scheduled times. Most demonstrations are generally contained and non-violent but can change very quickly. If you happen to be in an area in which a demonstration is occurring try to leave the area quickly. If this is not possible, try maintaining a low profile until such time as you are able to get out of the area.
You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the U.S. Embassy Bamako web site(http://mali.usembassy.gov). You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website (http://travel.state.gov) where you can find the current Worldwide Caution Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information(http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_962.html). If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on 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 federal holidays).
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or travel to Mali, please take the time to tell us about your trip by enrolling
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Enrollment Program ( STEP - https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ ). If you enroll, we can keep you up to date
with important safety and security announcements. It will also help your
friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency. You should
remember to keep all of your information in STEP up to date. It is
important during enrollment or updating of information to include your current
phone number and current email address where you can be reached in case of an
emergency.
The
U.S. Embassy in Bamako (
http://mali.usembassy.gov/) is located at ACI 2000, Rue 243 Porte 297. The
Consular Section can be contacted at +223 20 70 25 05, or via email at . For after-hours emergencies,
please contact the Embassy Duty Officer via the Marine Guard at (+223) 20 70 23
01 or 20 70 23 02.
The Consular Section
US Embassy Bamako
Bamako, Mali
+223 20 70 25 05