Question

Erga Omnes obligations refer to:

• A. Obligations owed to a specific state.
• B. Obligations that can be revoked unilaterally.
• C. Obligations owed to the international community as a whole.
• D. Obligations applicable only in wartime.

Hint:

Think of erga omnes as "universal obligations." They are so important (like the prohibition of genocide) that every country has the right to complain if they are violated by any other country.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Latin term \textit{"erga omnes"} translates to "towards all" or "towards everyone.
" In the context of international law, \textit{erga omnes} obligations are duties that a state owes to the international community as a whole.
Because of their fundamental importance, every state has a legal interest in their protection.
Examples include the prohibition of genocide, slavery, and racial discrimination.
These are not just obligations between two states but are owed to all humanity.