International Responsibility Arising from the Activities of Private Militaries

The end of Cold War marked the beginning of major changes to the international armed conflicts. The presence of private militaries in the arena of armed conflicts made states no longer be the only actors in the scene. Today's armed conflicts, whether international or non-international, are scenes for totalitarian troops of private militaries, not soldiers and government armies. The expansion of the activities of these armies and the development of services provided by them, including direct and indirect participation, have caused the international community to be concerned about the consequences of such presence and activity. There are important legal challenges regarding the nature and legal status of the private military, and in particular the responsibility of the private militaries. In accordance with the humanitarian law of any persons who participate in any armed conflict for any reason, will be responsible for failure to observe the rules and principles governing the conflict. Establishing the areas of international responsibility, including government responsibility and the criminal responsibility of members of private military forces, is required in accordance with international instruments to create a coherent legal framework. States associated with private militaries will be liable in the event of a breach of obligations by the state in relation to the actions of these armies, in accordance with the obligations arising from international law and international humanitarian law. In addition to this responsibility, violations of humanitarian law in accordance with the provisions of the Geneva Conventions can lead to criminal liability for members of the private military. Given the acceptance of the presence of these armies in armed conflicts, questions arise as to what the legal nature of the private militaries is? What are the private militaries responsible for their actions and activities? What is the guarantee of violating international humanitarian law by private militaries?