2026-11-05 · 1 statements · 1 actors
UN General Assembly Third Committee interactive dialogue on mercenaries, 5 Nov 2026
States and the EU discussed the UN Working Group report on mercenaries and related actors.
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EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue on the use of mercenaries
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
The EU thanks the Chair-Rapporteur for the report and says it shares serious concern about how mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and security companies cooperate with transnational criminal organizations in trafficking, natural resource extraction and financial crimes. It asks which legal tools or cross-border enforcement mechanisms member states should prioritise against the financing networks behind such joint operations.
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EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue on the use of mercenaries
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
The EU states that the legal definition of a mercenary under international humanitarian law must remain distinct from the commercial activities of regulated private military and security companies. It again calls for a significant change in the Working Group's mandate to focus more clearly on mercenaries.
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EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue on the use of mercenaries
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
The EU condemns recruitment, use, financing and training of mercenaries and related actors, and criminal use of security entities, where such conduct undermines peace and security and violates international law. It calls for respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity.