CONVENTION OF AFRICAN UNION ORGANIZATION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF MERCENARISM IN AFRICA — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION OF AFRICAN UNION ORGANIZATION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF MERCENARISM IN AFRICA

This article defines “mercenary” and says mercenarism is a punishable offence.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
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Language
mul
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This article defines “mercenary” and says mercenarism is a punishable offence. Assuming command over mercenaries or giving them orders is treated as an aggravating circumstance. Mercenaries are not treated as combatants and are not entitled to prisoner-of-war status. A mercenary is criminally responsible for mercenarism and related offences, without affecting any other charges that may also apply. A State representative who takes part in a prohibited act or fails to do what is required is treated as committing an offence and is punished.