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What is the Montreux Document, signed in 2008?

In the exam (French)

Qu'est-ce que le Document de Montreux, signé en 2008 ?

  1. aA European treaty on the free movement of personsun traité européen sur la libre circulation des personnes
  2. bA text on the rules applicable to private military companiesun texte sur les règles applicables aux sociétés militaires privéesCorrect answer
  3. cA Franco-Swiss agreement on protecting the waters of Lake Genevaun accord franco-suisse sur la protection des eaux du Léman
  4. dA convention on the organisation and safety of large festivalsune convention sur l'organisation et la sécurité des grands festivals

Why?

The Montreux Document recalls the international law that applies to private military and security companies in armed conflict. Switzerland and the ICRC launched it.

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