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The security warnings, widely circulated on social media, have been met with understanding for the right of nations to protect their citizens, but also with significant criticism for their execution.
Long, chaotic lines have formed at gas stations across Bamako amid a severe fuel crisis, causing widespread panic. The situation on the ground remains dire despite government announcements that convoys of fuel trucks, secured by the Malian armed forces (FAMa), are en route.
This tangible crisis has been compounded by a less visible but deeply felt psychological one, triggered by several Western countries publicly advising their citizens to depart Mali.
The security warnings, widely circulated on social media, have been met with understanding for the right of nations to protect their citizens, but also with significant criticism for their execution.
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The decision is seen as a stark indicator of the growing jihadist threat, following recent kidnappings of foreigners. This sentiment reflects a broader feeling that the international response has heightened fear without offering a path toward resolving the underlying security and economic collapse, leaving Malians, who “have no other country to go to,” in a state of anxious uncertainty.
