Date: January 28, 2022
Location: Country-Wide
Event: Updated Mandatory Curfew in Burkina Faso
Beginning January 27, the mandatory curfew has been updated to 12:00 am to 4:00 am.
U.S. citizens in Burkina Faso are advised to follow the curfew and monitor all methods of communication, including media reporting/sources. Contact the Embassy at (226) 25 49 53 00 if you have an emergency.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid large crowds.
· Limit movement to emergencies during curfew hours.
· Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Burkina Faso Country Information
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