30 Aug 2019 | 08:44 PM UTC
Mali: Protest scheduled in Bamako August 31
Protest scheduled in Bamako on August 31; heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions likely
Event
A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Bamako at 14:00 (local time) on Saturday, August 31. Protesters are expected to gather in the vicinity of Independence Square and the Labour Exchange.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the protest.
Advice
Individuals in Bamako are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized traffic disruptions and a heightened security presence near demonstration sites, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.