Platform of the Movements of 14 June 2014 in Algiers | |
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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.
Platform consists of the following movements: [1] [2]
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]
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