Mali security situation volatile, French government urges citizens to leave as soon as possible
The French government today urged its citizens in the West African nation of Mali to leave "as soon as possible," citing the "extremely volatile" security situation following attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists over the weekend.
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PARIS (CNA) -- The French government today urged its citizens in the West African nation of Mali to leave "as soon as possible," citing the "extremely volatile" security situation following attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists over the weekend.
Agence France-Presse reported that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in its latest travel advisory: "Travel to Mali is still strongly advised against for any reason."
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised "citizens to make arrangements as soon as possible to temporarily leave Mali while flights are still available."
The Malian military government faced a major security crisis on the 26th. The country was subjected to joint attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels across the nation, Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed, and a major northern town has reportedly fallen into rebel hands. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Yang Chao-yen) 1150429
Agence France-Presse reported that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in its latest travel advisory: "Travel to Mali is still strongly advised against for any reason."
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised "citizens to make arrangements as soon as possible to temporarily leave Mali while flights are still available."
The Malian military government faced a major security crisis on the 26th. The country was subjected to joint attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels across the nation, Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed, and a major northern town has reportedly fallen into rebel hands. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Yang Chao-yen) 1150429