US EditionUS Urges Americans to Leave Mali Amid Jihadist Blockades
Mali's two-week nationwide school closure follows a fuel shortage caused by a jihadist blockade that has increased fuel prices by 500%, disrupting transportation and daily life.
- Mali has announced a two-week closure of schools and universities due to a fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin militant group, as stated by Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane.
- The blockade began in early September and has significantly affected Mali's economy, leading to restricted movement and increased prices, while also leaving hundreds of fuel trucks stranded.
- The U.S. Embassy in Mali has urgently advised American citizens to leave the country, citing rising terrorist threats and concerns about the worsening fuel crisis stemming from the blockade.
- Authorities are working to stabilize fuel supplies and hope to resume classes by November 10, as mentioned by Minister Savane.
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Jihadist fuel blockade makes daily life a struggle for Bamako residents
In Bamako's business district, hundreds of cars and motorcycles sit stranded day and night on a boulevard waiting for one of three side-by-side petrol stations to finally have fuel.
Mali security fears spike over jihadist fuel blockade
Mali’s ruling junta responded to an al-Qaida affiliate’s fuel blockade by shuttering all schools until mid-November, the latest sign of instability in the West African country.The month-long blockade by the JNIM armed group has set off long queues at petrol stations in Bamako and other major cities, grinding economic activity to a halt. JNIM has orchestrated multiple attacks in Mali since July, targeting trade channels with neighbors Côte d’Ivoi…
The US authorities have urged its citizens in Mali to leave the African country "immediately" in the face of increased insecurity due to attacks by jihadist groups around the capital, Bamako, and the latest fuel shortage problems, reports Europa Press.
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