GCIII Commentary: ten essential protections for prisoners of war July 23, 2020 10 mins read Analysis / Detention / GCIII Commentary / Law and Conflict Cordula Droege The Third Geneva Convention is the most comprehensive legal framework protecting prisoners of war. Adopted in 1949 against the backdrop of immense suffering ...
GCIII Commentary: ICRC unveils first update in sixty years June 18, 2020 10 mins read Analysis / GCIII Commentary / Generating Respect for IHL / ICRC Commentaries / Law and Conflict Jean-Marie Henckaerts Taking prisoners in international armed conflicts has been a common practice for centuries. The Third ...