| Country: | Cote d'Ivoire |
| Details of Formation: | The militia was created when Alassane Ouattara became President in 2011 to restrict and attack supporters of former President Gbagbo. |
| Details of Termination: | No information. |
| Purpose: | Their purpose is to menace political opposition and to systematically kill members of the Guere tribe. |
| Organisation: | The PGM carried out joint operations with Ouattara’s “Revolutionary Forces” and the Chevaux militia and was made up of hired Liberian mercenaries. |
| Weapons and Training: | No information. |
| Size: | No information. |
| Reason for Membership: | Mercenaries from neighboring Liberia were hired to join the militia by the Ouattara government. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | Militia members assaulted alleged Gbagbo supporters and contributed to an escalation of violence. |
| Other Information: | Made up of Liberian mercenaries, the militia hunts down perceived supporters of former president Gbagbo- mostly at night; work together with the Chevaux and Ouattara's 'Revolutionary Forces' |
| References: | Check PGMD for evidence. |