Foreign Office updates travel advice as Brits told to leave African country ‘immediately’

• The FCDO advises against all travel to Mali due to unpredictable security conditions.
• British nationals currently in Mali are urged to leave immediately via commercial flights if safe, avoiding dangerous overland routes.
• Terrorist group JNIM has established blockades on major routes, including in the capital Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and operating checkpoints.
• There is a significant threat of kidnapping and criminal activity throughout Mali, including in Bamako.
• Individuals choosing to remain in Mali do so at their own risk and should not expect assistance from the UK government.