The U.S. Embassy in Mali on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave the country immediately on commercial flights. The embassy stated that citizens should use available commercial flights to depart from Mali. The statement also said that U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to Mali and not visit the country. The embassy advised U.S. citizens remaining in Mali to exercise extreme caution, monitor local news, and follow the instructions of local authorities. The embassy emphasized that the situation in Mali remains unstable, and there is a risk of terrorist attacks and violence. U.S. citizens in need of assistance should contact the U.S. Embassy in Bamako.
