State of Emergency in Mopti Region of Mali until 31 October 2020

Following the recent militant attacks in the Mopti region, the Malian government announced the extension of the nationwide state of emergency until 31 October 2020 to prevent further attacks.

Advice

A state of emergency allows police more freedom to conduct searches and seizures, detain persons of interest, and impose curfews without notice. Follow the security advice given by local authorities. Most countries advise citizens to avoid all travel to Mali due to the unpredictable and unstable safety and security situation.