The Centre de coordination et de gestion des crises (CECOGEC) in Mali has reported a significant decrease in the number of people arriving from Guinea as refugees. According to a statement released on November 10, 2026, the decline is attributed to the successful launch of convoys returning refugees to their home countries. The CECOGEC statement noted that the decrease in arrivals is a welcome development.
The Malian government has confirmed that three deaths have been recorded among the refugees. The government has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased. The CECOGEC statement also mentioned that the return convoys have been successful, with many refugees being transported back to their home countries. On November 9, a convoy of 15 trucks left Kouremalé, a border town with Guinea, carrying approximately 1,500 people to Burkina Faso.
A second convoy of 41 trucks departed from Bamako, the capital city of Mali, carrying nearly 4,920 people. The convoys are part of a larger effort to repatriate refugees who had been stranded in Mali. The CECOGEC statement praised the efforts of various organizations, including youth groups, social workers, and humanitarian partners, who have been working tirelessly to support the repatriation process.
On November 10, the government of Burkina Faso sent 40 buses to repatriate approximately 2,400 of its citizens who had been living in Mali as refugees. The repatriation process is ongoing, with many refugees being transported back to their home countries. The Malian government has assured that the necessary arrangements have been made to provide medical care and other essential services to the returning refugees.
The CECOGEC statement also highlighted the efforts of various stakeholders, including organizations of youth, social workers, economic operators, humanitarian partners, and volunteers, who have been mobilized to support the repatriation process. The government has called on these stakeholders to continue their support until the repatriation process is complete.
The repatriation process has been carried out in a coordinated manner, with the involvement of various government agencies, international organizations, and humanitarian partners. The CECOGEC statement expressed appreciation for the support provided by these stakeholders and urged them to continue their efforts.
The situation remains under close monitoring, with the government and humanitarian partners working together to ensure the safe and dignified return of all refugees. The CECOGEC statement reiterated the government's commitment to providing support to the returning refugees and to ensuring their successful reintegration into their home communities.
Key points
- Three deaths have been recorded among the refugees, and the government has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased.
