The Malian government has evacuated 73,000 people, mostly Burkinabe nationals, who were stranded in Guinea. The evacuation operation was led by the Malian government's Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, chaired by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga. The committee coordinated with various government ministries and agencies to facilitate the evacuation. The operation aimed to provide assistance to the stranded individuals and ensure their safe return to Mali.
The evacuation effort involved the mobilization of 684 vehicles, with 475 from the government and 209 from Burkina Faso. The vehicles were used to transport the stranded individuals from the Guinean border to Malian territory. The government also made arrangements for the provision of medical care and other essential services during the transportation process. The evacuation operation was carried out in response to a crisis situation that had developed at the Guinean border.
The Director of the Centre de Coordination et Gestion des Crises (CECOGEC) reviewed the recommendations made during a technical meeting, which included improving the healthcare services provided to the evacuees during transportation. The Minister of Health and Social Development also announced a donation of 5,000 liters of fuel to the Protection Civile and 1,000 liters to the Ministry of Youth for the Conseil National de la Jeunesse.
Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga had previously visited Kouremalé, where he instructed officials to take measures to manage the situation. These measures included setting up a post at Kouremalé to receive the evacuees, arranging for their transportation, and identifying the various nationalities among the stranded individuals. The Prime Minister commended the efforts of government members and the committee, urging them to continue working with dedication and commitment.
The evacuation operation was carried out under the supervision of the Minister of Security and Civil Protection, General Daoud Aly Mohammedine. The minister provided an update on the situation during a meeting of the Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management. The government worked to provide support to the evacuees and ensure their safe return to Mali.
The crisis situation at the Guinean border had led to a significant influx of stranded individuals, mostly Burkinabe nationals. The Malian government responded promptly to the situation, working to evacuate the individuals and provide them with necessary assistance. The evacuation operation was a collaborative effort involving various government ministries and agencies.
The successful evacuation of 73,000 stranded individuals from Guinea is a significant achievement for the Malian government. The government demonstrated its commitment to providing support to its citizens and other nationals in need. The evacuation operation showcased the government's ability to respond to crisis situations and provide essential services to those affected.
Key points
- The Malian government evacuated 73,000 stranded miners from Guinea.
- The evacuation operation involved 684 vehicles and was led by the Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management.
- The government provided medical care and other essential services during the transportation process.
