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Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention. They must be treated humanely, always. Cordula Droege, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains what the rules of war say about them.
Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention. They must be treated humanely, always. Cordula Droege, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains what the rules of war say about them.
