Prisoners of war (POWs) are individuals who are captured and detained by an enemy during armed conflict. They are typically members of the armed forces or armed groups that engage in hostilities against a state. The treatment and rights of POWs are governed by international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which ensure that these individuals are treated humanely and protected from violence, intimidation, and degrading treatment.
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