A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict.

The Montreux Document guides the regulation of activities of PMSCs in armed conflicts, but also constitutes a blueprint for other comparable situations.
Legislative Guidance Tool for States to Regulate Private Military and Security Companies
A Contract Guidance Tool for Private Military and Security Services: Promoting Accountability and Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
The number of participants has tripled since the Document was finalised on 17 September 2008.
The Montreux Document guides the regulation of activities of PMSCs in armed conflicts, but also constitutes a blueprint for other comparable situations. Legislative Guidance Tool for States to Regulate Private Military and Security Companies A Contract Guidance Tool for Private Military and Security Services: Promoting Accountability and Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law The number of participants has tripled since the Document was finalised on 17 September 2008.
Romania joins the Montreux Document Forum!

On the 21st of September 2023 Romania officially declared its participation in the Montreux Document, proudly becoming the 59th State.

Advisory services

DCAF, in its capacity as the Montreux Document Forum Secretariat, invites States to submit requests for advisory support related to the regulation of private military and security companies.

Independent research confirms the positive impact of the Montreux Document on the reduction of PMSC’s violence against civilians

Research authored by Charlotte Penel and Ulrich Petersohn shows strong evidence of the impact of the implementation of the Montreux Document on the decrease of violence against civilians during and after the end of hostilities.

Contemporary use of PMSCs in armed conflict and complex environments

Is there a new wave of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs)?

Check out the new report on the Regional Meeting for States in the Middle East and North Africa region!

On the 22nd and 23rd of June the Montreux Document Forum organised a Regional Meeting for States in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Participating States of the Montreux Document

Currently, 59 states and 3 international organisations support the Montreux Document: