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A prisoner of war ( POW) is a person who is held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict. The earliest recorded usage of the phrase "prisoner of war" dates back to 1610. [a]
Learn about the history, legal status and protection of prisoners of war (PoWs) in international armed conflict. The ICRC explains the role of the Third Geneva Convention and its mandate to ensure the humane treatment of PoWs.
A drama series about three Israeli soldiers who return home after 17 years in captivity and face the consequences of their ordeal. The series explores their personal and family struggles, the military investigation and the political implications of their release.
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prisoner of war (POW), any person captured or interned by a belligerent power during war. In the strictest sense it is applied only to members of regularly organized armed forces, but by broader definition it has also included guerrillas, civilians who take up arms against an enemy openly, or noncombatants associated with a military force.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Section I: Beginning of Captivity
- Section II: Internment of Prisoners of War
- Section III: Labour of Prisoners of War
- Section IV: Financial Resources of Prisoners of War
- Section V: Relations of Prisoners of War with The Exterior
- Section VI: Relations Between Prisoners of War and The Authorities
Every prisoner of war, when questioned on the subject, is bound to give only his surname, first names and rank, date of birth, and army, regimental, personal or serial number, or failing this, equivalent information. If he wilfully infringes this rule, he may render himself liable to a restriction of the privileges accorded to his rank or status. E...
The Detaining Power may subject prisoners of war to internment. It may impose on them the obligation of not leaving, beyond certain limits, the camp where they are interned, or if the said camp is fenced in, of not going outside its perimeter. Subject to the provisions of the present Convention relative to penal and disciplinary sanctions, prisoner...
The Detaining Power may utilize the labour of prisoners of war who are physically fit, taking into account their age, sex, rank and physical aptitude, and with a view particularly to maintaining them in a good state of physical and mental health. Non-commissioned officers who are prisoners of war shall only be required to do supervisory work. Those...
Upon the outbreak of hostilities, and pending an arrangement on this matter with the Protecting Power, the Detaining Power may determine the maximum amount of money in cash or in any similar form, that prisoners may have in their possession. Any amount in excess, which was properly in their possession and which has been taken or withheld from them,...
Immediately upon prisoners of war falling into its power, the Detaining Power shall inform them and the Powers on which they depend, through the Protecting Power, of the measures taken to carry out the provisions of the present Section. They shall likewise inform the parties concerned of any subsequent modifications of such measures. Immediately up...
Prisoners of war shall have the right to make known to the military authorities in whose power they are, their requests regarding the conditions of captivity to which they are subjected. They shall also have the unrestricted right to apply to the representatives of the Protecting Powers either through their prisoners' representative or, if they con...
International humanitarian law: Prisoners of war and detainees. The Third Geneva Convention provides a wide range of protections for prisoners of war. It defines their rights and sets down detailed rules for their treatment and eventual release.
Oct 29, 2010 · Learn about the rights and rules of prisoners of war and other persons deprived of liberty in armed conflict. The web page explains the legal status, treatment and release of POWs and detainees under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols.
