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US 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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The Wall Street Journal reports that the terrorist group al-Qaeda could soon seize the capital of Mali in West Africa. The US government has urged its citizens to leave Mali immediately.
·Estonia
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The security situation in Mali continues to deteriorate, since the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic and Muslim Support Group (JNIM) began to attack fuel tankers and imposed a blockade, raising fears of escalation of tensions. After the United States, Russia calls on its citizens to leave the territory.
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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.
·Missoula, United States
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