As a result of political, military, economic and ideologicial changes in the aftermath of the Cold War, Private Military Companies (PMCs) have become decisive actors in conflict zones. However, the status and responsibilities of PMCs and their employees in armed conflicts yet to be clarified, which brings forward several legal and political issues. This article explains the laws on mercenaries, combatants, noncombatants, civilians and civilians accompanying the armed forces and explores when PMCs employees may fall into any of those categories
As a result of political, military, economic and ideological changes in the aftermath of the Cold War, Private Military Companies (PMCs) have become decisive actors in conflict zones. However, the status and responsibilities of PMCs and their employees in armed conflicts yet to be clarified, which brings forward several legal and political issues. This article explains the laws on mercenaries, combatants, non-combatants, civilians and civilians accompanying the armed forces and explores when PMCs employees may fall into any of those categories
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