U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali
December 8, 2010
The Consular Section would like to inform U.S. Citizens that it has been advised that there is a protest planned for today, 8 December organized by the Association of the Malian Deportees from France (AME). The demonstration is to protest the recent, accidental death of a Malian citizen at the hands of French police in a Paris suburb. It has been reported that the group will assemble at the Bourse du Travail at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 8 December 2010. The group plans to march toward the French Embassy, passing by the Prime Minister's Office and ending at the French Embassy in order to deliver a letter of protest. It is believed that the route will follow the Boulevard de l'Independence to the Prime Minister's office, where they will turn left, and cross the district of Quartier du Fleuve to arrive at the French Embassy.
The Malian Police have advised that this activity may not be authorized. Therefore, the Police may move to disperse the protesters.
It is highly recommended that U.S. Citizens avoid the above mentioned areas during this planned activity this afternoon.