Platform (Mali)

The Platform of the Movements of 14 June 2014 in Algiers, also called the Platform of Self-Defense Movements and colloquially known as Platform, is an alliance of pro-government armed groups during the Mali War formed during peace negotiations on June 14, 2014, in Algiers. Platform joined the Coordination of Azawad Movements in the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development in May 2021, then withdrew in September 2023.

Organization

Platform consists of the following movements:

Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies
Coordination of Movements and Patriotic Resistance Front, a coalition of three movements
* Ganda Koy
* Ganda Iso
* Northern Mali Liberation Forces
Pro-government factions within the Arab Movement of Azawad, called MAA-Loyalist
Popular Movement for the Salvation of Azawad
Popular Front of Azawad
Movement for the Defense of the Fatherland, formed in June 2016
Movement for the Salvation of Azawad, from June 2019

Alliances

On May 6, 2021, Platform joined the Coordination of Azawad Movements in forming the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development. Platform left the CSP-PSD on September 26, 2023, following the outbreak of war between the CMA and the Malian government.