U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Fuel Blockade Crisis
The U.S. has advised its citizens to exit Mali due to the escalating fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked insurgents. This has led to school closures and heightened security risks in Bamako. The blockade is part of a pressure campaign against Mali's government, impacting the country's infrastructure and safety.
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The United States has issued a stern warning to Americans in Mali, urging them to leave the country immediately via commercial flights. This comes as Mali faces mounting pressure from al Qaeda-linked insurgents, imposing a fuel blockade.
The insurgent group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, declared a blockade on fuel imports, severely impacting the landlocked West African nation. As a result, the Mali government has suspended classes at schools and universities for two weeks amid the deepening fuel crisis.
The U.S. embassy in Mali has highlighted the ongoing security threats and advised citizens to have contingency plans. The State Department has authorized the evacuation of non-emergency personnel due to the high-level threats facing Americans in the region.
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