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Article

10 Oct 2008

Author:
David Isenberg, United Press International

Busting the Unaccountability Myth

[O]n Sept. 17 that the "Montreux Document" was released…The document is divided into two sections. The first highlights existing international laws with which such companies should comply…The second lists some 70 "good practices"…These include: avoiding the use of contractors for activities that clearly require the use of force; states must assure the good reputation of companies they send abroad, and they are encouraged to create a system of control, surveillance and sanctions in case of breaches…Paul Seger of the Directorate for International Law at the Swiss foreign ministry noted, "…It is not about banning military companies, but we would like to create model rules of best practice…"