Only 30 States are so far parties to the Convention. ... In this regards, a number of obligations were established with the adoption of the Convention Concerning the Duties and Rights of States in the Event of Civil Strife in 1928. With the creation of the United Nations in 1948, the attitude of the international community towards mercenaries and mercenary related activities changed mainly due to the recognition of the people's right to self determination. ... This principle was reaffirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Granting Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples...

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