New actors in conflict zones. --- After reflecting on new actors coming into play, I wondered to what extent international law regulates the presence of private security companies (PMSCs) and the impact of their actions, especially in terms of liability under IHL.I know that since 1977 they have not been considered mercenaries, but they have no specific IHL coverage, as they are neither combatants nor civilians.So what is their current status as a legal entity with legal responsibilities for their actions?. For the time being it seems that this question has been limited to being dealt with from a human rights point of view (the Human Rights Council adopted Resolution 15/26(73). From the point of view of humanitarian diplomacy they are actors on the ground.

Source author: Virginia Maria Callau Vidal vircavidal@hotmail.com