Sometent

The Sometent (from the Catalan so metent , Spanish and French Somatén ) is the Andorran militia of all able-bodied. It can be activated during internal crises or natural disasters. Andorra is a country without a standing army . The police corps ( El Cos de Policia d'Andorra ) has been responsible for internal security since the 1930s . A 12-man guard made up of volunteers takes on representative tasks.

history

Since the 13th century the defense of Andorra was incumbent on a paramilitary militia called Sagramental . On June 3, 1993, the Andorran government ( Govern ) and the two protecting powers Spain and France concluded a defense agreement.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ El Sometent. Una milícia popular a Andorra . recarrega.net; History in Catalonia → ca: Sometent
2. ↑ Art. 3 Aplicación Provisional del Tratado de Buena Vecindad, Amistad y Cooperación entre el Reino de España, la República Francesa y el Principado de Andorra, hecho en Madrid y París el 1 de junio de 1993 y en Andorra la Vieja el 3 de junio de 1993 . Butlletí Oficial de l'Estat núm. 155, 30 de juny de 1993 (boe.es): " El Reino de España y la República Francesa respetan la soberanía y la independencia del Principado de Andorra, así como la integridad de su territorio. Se compromises, en caso de violación o de amenaza de violación de la soberanía, de la independencia o de la integridad territorial del Principado, a proceder entre ellos y con el Gobierno andorrano, a consultas con vistas a examinar las medidas que pudieran resultar necesarias con el fin de garantizar su respeto. "(German:" The Kingdom of Spain and the French Republic respect the sovereignty and independence of the Principality of Andorra and the integrity of its territory , you agree to in case of violation or threatened violation of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Principality, among themselves and with. to advise the Andorran government and to examine what measures are necessary to ensure their respect. ")