The Third Geneva Convention, relative to the treatment of prisoners of war, is one of the four treaties of the Geneva Conventions. It was first adopted in 1929, but was significantly updated in 1949. It defines humanitarian protections for prisoners of war.
Read more about Third Geneva Convention: Part I: General Provisions, Part II: General Protection of Prisoners of War, Part III: Captivity, Part IV: Termination of Captivity, Part V: Information Bureau and Relief Societies For Prisoners of War, Part VI: Execution of The Convention
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