Mali travel advisory
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Level 4 — Do not travel
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US State Department
Level 4Updated 8 June 2026
Do not travel to Mal i for any reason. Due to safety risks, family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in Mali. Crime Violent crime is common throughout Mali. Crimes include kidnapping, assault, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking. Violent crime is a major concern in Bamako especially during local holidays and seasonal events. Roadblocks, including by armed groups, occur throughout the country. In cities, police checkpoints are possible, especially at night. Hi …
Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country
Latest FCDO update: Updated information about recent terrorist attacks in Mali (‘Safety and security’ page).
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 10 July 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.
Flights & routes
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