25 Sep 2019 | 03:45 AM UTC
Mali: Protest planned in Bamako September 28
Political coalition plans a protest in Bamako on September 28; heightened security presence and associated disruptions expected
Event
A political coalition, An Tè A bana, has called for a protest in Bamako on Saturday, September 28, to reject President Ibrahim Boubacar Kéïta's proposed constitutional revision. Participants plan to gather at 15:00 (local time) at the Monument de l'Indépendance.
A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are expected near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Bamako are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.