Foreign Office's 'do not travel' warning as Mali rocked by 'coordinated attacks'

The FCDO has updated its travel advice to Mali, urging people against all travel to the African country after reports of “coordinated attacks” emerged.

The updated warning came after “attacks on 25 April in multiple locations in Mali,” the FCDO said, also mentioning blocakdes implemented by a terrorist group.

The warning also read: “Terrorist group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has implemented blockades on key routes throughout Southern and Western Mali, including the capital city of Bamako.

“These blockades are targeting fuel trucks and are enforcing checkpoints for individuals attempting to pass through them. “Attacks can occur at any time. There is a high threat of kidnapping and criminal activity across Mali, including in the capital, Bamako.”