U.S. Allows Some Staff to Leave Mali Over Safety Concerns

The U.S. Department of State announced on Saturday that it has authorized the departure of non-essential government employees and their family members from Mali due to safety risks in the West African nation.اضافة اعلان

In a statement, the Department said, “The U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency services to American citizens outside Bamako due to safety concerns,” according to Reuters.

The travel advisory level for Mali remains at Level 4 — “Do Not Travel.”