06 Sep 2019 | 03:14 PM UTC
Mali: Protest scheduled in Bamako September 7
Protest scheduled in Bamako on September 7; heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions likely
Event
A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Bamako at 09:00 (local time) on Saturday, September 7. Protesters are expected to gather in front of the Palais de la Culture in the Badalabougou district of the capital.
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.