Platform (Mali)

Platform of the Movements of 14 June 2014 in Algiers
Also known as	Platform Self-Defense Movements Platform
Foundation	June 14, 2014
Part of	CSP-PSD (2021–2023)
Allies	Mali Coordination of Azawad Movements (2021–2023)
Opponents	Coordination of Azawad Movements (2014–2021, 2023–present) Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin Islamic State in the Greater Sahara

The Platform of the Movements of 14 June 2014 in Algiers (French: Plateforme des mouvements du 14 juin 2014 d'Alger), 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 (CSP-PSD) in May 2021, then withdrew in September 2023.

Organization

Platform consists of the following movements:^[1][2]

• Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies (GATIA)
• Coordination of Movements and Patriotic Resistance Front, a coalition of three movements
  • Ganda Koy
  • Ganda Iso
  • Northern Mali Liberation Forces (FLN)
• Pro-government factions within the Arab Movement of Azawad (MAA), called MAA-Loyalist
• Popular Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MPSA)
• Popular Front of Azawad (FPA)
• Movement for the Defense of the Fatherland (MDP), formed in June 2016^[3]
• Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), from June 2019^[4]

Alliances

On May 6, 2021, Platform joined the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) in forming the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development (CSP-PSD).^[5] Platform left the CSP-PSD on September 26, 2023, following the outbreak of war between the CMA and the Malian government.^[6]

References

1. Diop, Massiré (2015-09-15). "Le porte-parole de la Plateforme des mouvements républicains à propos des élections de proximité du 25 octobre 'En s'entêtant, le gouvernement veut nous éliminer politiquement' Me Harouna Toureh dixit". maliweb.net (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-29.
2. "Hassane Ag Mehdi, Secrétaire général du FPA sur la mise en application de l'accord: 'Il faut plus de sincérité, une bonne volonté pour faire avancer le processus'". malijet.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
3. "Mali: Hama Foune Diallo, mercenaire du delta". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Jeune Afrique. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
4. "Mali: le MSA intègre la plateforme des mouvements armés du Nord". RFI (in French). 2019-07-14. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
5. "Mali: Les mouvements armés du nord créent le 'Cadre stratégique permanent'". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
6. "Mali: un groupe armé se dissocie de la reprise des hostilités au nord". Africanews (in French). 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-01-29.