Paris: Following the tense political situation French citisens present in Mali have been advised by their government to leave the country if their presence is not essential.
“It is recommended not to travel to Mali until further notice,” said a statement on the French foreign ministry’s travel advice website after the rebels last week seized several towns in the north, including Timbuktu.
“Given the instability of the security situation currently prevailing in the country, notably in Bamako, it is recommended that our compatriots whose presence is not essential temporarily leave the country,” the statement said.
There are around 5,000 French nationals in Mali, a former French colony.
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