المرتزقة في ضوء القانون الدولي الإنساني : حالة ليبيا

Abstract EN

Private military and security companies and mercenaries have emerged over the last two decades carrying out activities ranging from military operations، training، logistics، security، intelligence and، in some cases، covert government operations.

Individuals and NSAGs have been recruited by criminal gangs، states، or both to exploit natural resources driven by economic and geopolitical interests.

the many PMCs involvement in the Libyan conflict is the most prominent evidence of this.

accordingly، if states delegate some of their duties to such companies، they are accountable for any violations of international humanitarian law.

moreover، states are responsible for ensuring that there are no loopholes that would allow these companies operating in the national and transnational arenas to escape.

in the event of violations of IHL، states are obligated to ensure that these violations are investigated and that victims are prosecuted and compensated.