Parallel to that phenomenon European States, during their colonial expansion over all continents, authorized two other forms of similar violence by non state actors: the corsairs and the colonial merchant companies, such as the East India Company or the Hudson Bay Company. ... In this regard, it is worth noting that the new South African legislation aims at avoiding situations where unscrupulous humanitarian organizations may be involved in fueling a conflict under the guise of "rendering humanitarian assistance"4. ...

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