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Malian soldiers and security forces gather at the offices of the state radio and television broadcaster after announcing a coup d'etat, in the capital Bamako, March 22, 2012
Friday, Mar. 23, 2012

Open quoteIt's a very, very big step back for democracy.Close quote

  • SOUMAILA CISSE,
  • former Minister in the West African nation of Mali, where a military coup toppled Amadou Toumani Touré's government
Photo: Malin Palm / Reuters | Source: NYT