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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again reminded Chinese citizens not to travel to some provinces of Burkina Faso in the near future

According to the WeChat public account of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 17, in recent years, terrorist organizations and illegal armed elements in the eastern and northern border areas of Burkina Faso have been rampant, and the security situation has continued to deteriorate. President Bukovic announced that, starting from 1 January 2019, kossi, sourou, Koulpélogo, Gnagna, Gourma, Komondjari, Kompienga, Tapoa, Kénédougou, Loroum, A state of emergency is in place in 14 provinces, including Oudalan, Séno, Soum and Yagha, until 12 July 2021. On 25 June 2021, the National Assembly of Burundi passed a bill to extend the time by 18 months.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Burkina Faso once again remind Chinese citizens not to travel to the above-mentioned areas in the near future, and that local personnel have been transferred to safe areas as soon as possible. Please pay close attention to the development of the situation among Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions in Burundi, and be vigilant and strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness. In case of emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese Embassy in Burundi.

Police number from Burkina Faso: 17

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours):

+86-10-12308

+86-10-59913991

Consular Protection and Assistance Telephone number of the Embassy in Burkina Faso:

+226-71319116(End)

Source: China News Network

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