The phenomenon of mercenaries: a cancer that is eating away at the body of nations and a challenge that requires urgent confrontation – Something for the Homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
The phenomenon of mercenaries is considered one of the most serious challenges facing the international community in the modern era. It constitutes a direct threat to international peace and security and blatantly violates the rules of international humanitarian law and human rights law. This phenomenon has gone from a marginal phenomenon to a global phenomenon, embodied by the recruitment of individuals trained militarily to fight in conflicts in which they have nothing to do, in exchange for financial compensation, without any legal link with the State for which they are assigned. struggle.
Among the reasons for the spread of the mercenary phenomenon are armed conflicts which play the most important role in the spread of the mercenary phenomenon, as countries and conflicting parties resort to recruiting mercenaries to strengthen their military capabilities and carry out complex military operations. and economic changes in some countries are leading to increased unemployment and poverty rates, prompting many… Young people are seeking to join the ranks of mercenaries in search of a source of income, in addition to broadcasting widespread use of light and medium weapons. weapons, which facilitates the process of recruiting mercenaries and providing them with the necessary weapons and equipment. We know that mercenary companies offer attractive financial offers. For mercenaries, this attracts many young people looking to get rich quickly.
The impact of the mercenary phenomenon appears in the deterioration of the security situation in countries witnessing conflicts, where mercenaries commit numerous crimes and violations against civilians. The spread of mercenaries also leads to increased rates of violence and a deterioration of the human rights situation. mercenaries are used to carry out assassinations and settle personal scores, and constitute… The phenomenon of mercenaries constitutes a direct threat to international peace and stability, as it can lead to the escalation and expansion of conflicts.
An example of the mercenary phenomenon is Sudan, which in recent years has experienced a widespread mercenary phenomenon, where mercenaries have been recruited from different countries, such as Colombia, to fight in the conflicts taking place in the country. A major role in complicating the Libyan crisis, as foreign countries intervened by recruiting mercenaries. To support the parties in conflict, Chad faces major security challenges due to the spread of armed groups and the recruitment of mercenaries, which is why many young Arabs from the Central African Republic. countries join the ranks of mercenaries in search of opportunity. They worked to escape difficult situations in their country.
The fight against the phenomenon of mercenaries requires concerted efforts of the international community and the adoption of a set of decisive measures, including the activation of international law, must activate international laws related to the fight against the phenomenon of mercenaries and provide their full support. the International Criminal Court to prosecute perpetrators of crimes linked to mercenaries. International cooperation must also be strengthened between countries to combat the financing and recruitment of mercenaries, exchange information on criminal networks operating in this area and provide support to countries affected by the crisis. mercenary phenomenon, strengthening security capacities and strengthening the rule of law. The law, in addition to addressing the root causes of the mercenary phenomenon, by combating poverty and unemployment, by providing employment opportunities to young people, by raising awareness in society of the danger of the mercenary phenomenon and its negative effects, and encouraging young people to stay away from engaging in such activities.
Countries must establish strict national laws criminalizing the recruitment and use of mercenaries, and impose severe penalties on those who commit these crimes. These laws must also include a ban on the financing and training of mercenaries.
The phenomenon of mercenaries is considered one of the most dangerous challenges facing the international community and requires increased efforts to combat and eliminate it. All countries and parties concerned must cooperate to build a safer and more stable world, free from violence and conflict.
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