Part II: General Protection of Prisoners of War
This part of the convention covers the status of prisoners of war.
Article 12 states that prisoners of war are the responsibility of the state, not the persons who capture them, and that they may not be transferred to a state that is not party to the Convention.
Articles 13 to 16 state that prisoners of war must be treated humanely without any adverse discrimination and that their medical needs must be met.
Read more about this topic: Third Geneva Convention
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