What does the expression obligations erga omnes describe in international law?
Correct answer: D. Obligations owed to the international community as a whole
- A. Obligations that apply only during an armed conflict
- B. Obligations owed only to a treaty's original signatories
- C. Obligations owed exclusively to neighbouring states
- D. Obligations owed to the international community as a whole
Explanation
An obligation erga omnes is owed to the international community as a whole, so states have a legal interest in its protection. It should not be confused with a bilateral obligation owed only to one particular state.
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