Travelling to Africa anytime soon? There’s one place you cannot go to as of now, for the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prohibited citizens from travelling to the Republic of Mali.
According to the announcement made on Tuesday, 9 December, the authority has also called on citizens who are visiting the nation to return to the UAE as soon as possible.
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The ban follows recent conflicts in the country, including a siege by armed groups that cut off key routes and caused fuel shortages.
The authority highlighted the importance of adhering to instructions and alerts, taking the highest levels of caution and remaining vigilant.
It further advised UAE nationals in Mali to contact the emergency hotline, available at all times for nationals abroad in cases of emergency or crisis: +971 800 24.
Watch this space for more updates and stay safe!
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