For example, if a new, independent government of the previously occupied territory assumes control of the territory and
consents to the presence of the previously occupying forces, then such a situation would no
longer be considered a belligerent occupation. Similarly, if a peace treaty legitimately transfers
the territory to the sovereignty of the Occupying Power, then the Occupying Power would no
longer be characterized as such. However, an Occupying Power is not permitted, under the law
of belligerent occupation, to annex occupied territory.85
consents to the presence of the previously occupying forces, then such a situation would no
longer be considered a belligerent occupation. Similarly, if a peace treaty legitimately transfers
the territory to the sovereignty of the Occupying Power, then the Occupying Power would no
longer be characterized as such. However, an Occupying Power is not permitted, under the law
of belligerent occupation, to annex occupied territory.85
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Study the DOD Law of War if you want to understand what is just over the horizon. It appears that Q was mapping to this document. We are fast approaching 11.3