Mali's Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga chaired an extraordinary meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management on November 7. The meeting focused on the humanitarian situation of nationals from six countries who were pushed back from mining areas in Guinea. The committee assessed the evacuation efforts, care for people still on the sites, and organization of their return with Mali's support and in a spirit of African solidarity.
The government has intensified efforts to ensure the evacuation and care of refugees in suitable conditions. A first convoy of 47 buses has already arrived in Burkina Faso, while a group of 50 trucks is preparing to depart. Mali has mobilized significant transportation means, including 74 trucks and 21 buses, to contribute to the repatriation of 15,000 people. On Saturday, a hundred trucks were chartered to participate in the evacuation of refugees from Guinea.
Each ministry member of the committee presented an update on their actions and future plans to strengthen the government's response to the crisis. Prime Minister Maiga gave precise instructions to improve operation coordination. He ordered the refugees to be gathered at the Kouremalé border to facilitate identification and evacuation while avoiding difficulties in the capital.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for an accurate count of Malian nationals pushed back from Guinea to have reliable data and adapt assistance measures to their needs. He instructed the Crisis Coordination and Management Center to publish a daily information bulletin to ensure transparency and public information.
The Prime Minister praised the commitment and mobilization of committee members and encouraged them to continue their mission in the name of Malian hospitality and African solidarity. A field visit is planned for Sunday, November 8, to assess actions taken, observe realities on the ground, and identify necessary complementary measures.
Through this inter-ministerial and logistical mobilization, Mali reaffirms its commitment to African solidarity and protection of populations in distress. The government aims to provide suitable care and assistance to refugees pushed back from Guinea.
The situation remains a priority for the Malian government, which is working to ensure the safe and dignified return of refugees. The repatriation efforts are ongoing, with a focus on providing necessary assistance and support to those affected.
Key points
- Mali's government has mobilized significant transportation means to contribute to the repatriation of 15,000 people pushed back from Guinea.
- The Prime Minister has instructed the Crisis Coordination and Management Center to publish a daily information bulletin to ensure transparency and public information.
- A field visit is planned to assess actions taken and identify necessary complementary measures to manage the crisis.
