The article reports on the arrest of Mali's Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra by soldiers, marking a second coup. It discusses the political instability in Mali, the rise of Islamist extremists in the north, and international efforts to intervene. The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to send African troops to Mali, but emphasized the need for Mali's army to be trained and for political stability to be restored. The article also provides background on the Tuareg rebellion and the Islamist takeover in northern Mali.
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