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France urges citizens to evacuate Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade
The French Republic has delivered an urgent warning for its citizens in the landlocked nation to evacuate as quickly as possible, as jihadist fighters continue their embargo of the country.
The French foreign ministry advised individuals to leave using airline services while they continue operating, and to avoid overland travel.
Fuel Crisis Worsens
A recently imposed fuel blockade on Mali, enforced by an al-Qaeda-affiliated group has upended everyday activities in the main city, the capital city, and additional areas of the landlocked West African country - a one-time French territory.
France's statement coincided with MSC - the world's biggest shipping company - announcing it was ceasing its services in Mali, mentioning the embargo and worsening safety.
Insurgent Actions
The jihadist group the Islamist alliance has produced the blockage by attacking fuel trucks on primary roads.
Mali has limited sea access so every petroleum delivery are transported by road from neighboring states such as Senegal and the coastal nation.
Diplomatic Actions
Last month, the United States representation in Bamako stated that secondary embassy personnel and their households would depart the nation amid the situation.
It mentioned the gasoline shortages had impacted the power availability and had the "possibility of affecting" the "overall security situation" in "unforeseen manners".
Political Context
The West African nation is currently ruled by a military junta headed by Gen Assimi Goïta, who initially took control in a coup in the past decade.
The armed leadership had civilian backing when it gained authority, vowing to address the long-running security crisis triggered by a autonomy movement in the northern region by ethnic Tuaregs, which was subsequently taken over by jihadist fighters.
Foreign Deployment
The United Nations stabilization force and France's military had been stationed in the past decade to deal with the escalating insurgency.
The two have left since the junta took over, and the security leadership has hired Russian mercenaries to combat the insecurity.
Nonetheless, the jihadist insurgency has continued and significant areas of the northern and eastern zones of the state continue away from official jurisdiction.
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