"The National Committee for the Salvation of the People informs the national and international community about the opening of the air and land borders of Mali from this Friday, August 21, after 00:00 (03:00 Moscow time - RT )", - quotes a statement on the air of the national TASS television.
They assured that all the necessary measures were taken for the safe movement of citizens.
On 19 August, the rebel military announced the closure of Mali's borders until further notice and a curfew.
On 18 August, the President and Prime Minister of Mali were arrested by the rebel military in their homes.
Mali's leader Ibrahim Boubacar Keita later announced his resignation.
The UN Security Council condemned the military insurgency in Mali and called for the immediate release of all detained officials.