20 Jul 2021 | 10:29 AM UTC
Mali: Assailants attempt to attack interim president in Bamako, July 20
Assailants atttempt attack against interim president in Bamako, Mali, July 20. Heightened security likely in the city.
Event
Emerging reports indicate that two assailants, at least one armed with a knife, attempted to attack Mali's Interim President Colonel Assimi Goita at the Great Mosque of Bamako in Bamako, July 20. Further details are emerging.
Officials will almost certainly deploy additional security personnel to the mosque and surrounding areas in the coming hours. Security forces could close roads and establish checkpoints. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the incident site in the coming hours. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Consider deferring nonessential travel in Bamako July 20. Heed the directives of the security forces.
