A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict.
The Montreux Document guides the regulation of activities of PMSCs in armed conflicts, but also constitutes a blueprint for other comparable situations.
States, private actors, and other organisations increasingly contract private military and security companies (PMSCs), for a various range of activities going from the protection of persons and properties to services involving surveillance and combat. To keep up with these developments, the Montreux Document was developed to improve the existing regulatory frameworks and mitigate risks of violations of international law and human rights.
The Montreux Document recalls the pertinent legal obligations of States to regulate PMSCs and contains a description of good practices in various aspects of accountability and contracting of PMSCs. It guides the regulation of activities of PMSCs in armed conflicts, but also constitutes a blueprint for other comparable situations.
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On 23 August, the government of Guatemala officially launched a multi-stakeholder initiative to strengthen the current national regulation on PMSCs.11 September, 2024 -
On the 29th of June, the Organization of American States (OAS) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and strengthening support for the Montreux Document and the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA).31 July, 2024 -
On the 21st of September 2023 Romania officially declared its participation in the Montreux Document, proudly becoming the 59th State.29 September, 2023