Private Military Companies

a gap in the International Law accountability

Abstract

 As a consequence of the restructuring of the security paradigm after the Cold War, there it is the rise of Private Military Companies (PMCs), non-state actors that characterize the most recent and new contribution to the modern battlefields. Being increasingly relevant and significant in contemporary times, the introduction of this industry not only changed the perspective of the exclusive monopoly of force, but also raised questions about its responsibilities and duties under International Law and Human Rights. That said, this article aims, through doctrinal research, case study and qualitative method, to understand the role of these new actors, as well as to point out about an eventual accountability and insertion as subjects, based on international law and Human Rights.

Keywords: Private Military Companies. International Law. Human Rights