Mali's "Soldier of Democracy" toppled by own army

(Reuters) - Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure, whom renegade army officers said they toppled in an overnight coup, had gained the nickname of "Soldier of Democracy" in his West African state and was preparing to cede power after elections later this month.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/22/us-mali-army-toure-idUSBRE82L0RL20120322?feedType=RSS&feedName=peopleNews

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