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Russian 'Prisoners of War' Voice Disquiet – 'Shame over War in Ukraine'

https://lite.cnn.com/en/article/h_bb1887474ef579ab6c7ecf7ef31c347d

by News-Dog • 4 years ago

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muchtest• 4 years ago

Serious question - Is putting PoW in front of media a violation of Geneva Convention?

jfengel• 4 years ago

Not in and of itself. Article 13 says that they must be protected against "public curiosity". Article 14 says they are "entitled in all circumstances to respect for their persons and their honour".

That's generally interpreted to mean that if they're voluntarily and sincerely making these statements, then it's OK. But since we can't be 100% certain of that, it's always going to raise red flags.

aworks• 4 years ago

'We couldn't turn around and leave. Behind were the echelons [units] that kill deserters."'

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