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France and UK Urge Citizens to Leave Mali After Coordinated Attacks Rising insecurity across Mali after rebel and militant violence France has advised its citizens to leave Mali as soon as possible following a wave of coordinated attacks involving separatist fighters and Islamist militants. The situation in the country has been described as extremely unstable, prompting urgent travel warnings. Explosions and heavy gunfire were reported in several areas, including the capital Bamako, over the weekend. In the town of Kati, defence official Sadio Camara was killed in what authorities described as a suicide attack. In the north, separatist forces reportedly seized control of Kidal, marking a major escalation in the conflict. Government response and claims of control Mali’s military leader General Assimi Goïta addressed the public for the first time since the attacks. He stated that the army had delivered a strong response to the attackers and said security operations were still ongoing across affected regions. Despite this, rebel groups have continued to issue strong statements. A spokesperson for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, said the movement aims to expand control into other northern cities, including Gao, Timbuktu, and Menaka. He also called for Russian forces supporting Mali’s military government to withdraw from the country. International travel warnings France’s foreign ministry urged its nationals to leave Mali using available commercial flights. Citizens still in the country were told to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay in contact with family members. The ministry also clearly warned against all travel to Mali, regardless of purpose, due to worsening security risks. The United Kingdom issued similar guidance. It advised its citizens to leave immediately if they can do so safely. It also warned against traveling by road to neighboring countries, citing the risk of terrorist attacks along major routes.
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France and UK Urge Citizens to Leave Mali After Coordinated Attacks

Rising insecurity across Mali after rebel and militant violence France has advised…

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