Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-22 17:18:49 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9E93A0C21A1CD3DD7C3A772E71A2DD0B6E79103B020A32F103E816535094229A
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NNN. Their status as soldiers is irrelevant. Soldiers can be hostages. When in the hands of the enemy, soldiers "shall in all circumstances be treated humanely" and enjoy protection from "murder of all kinds, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture". https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/gci-1949/article-3?activeTab=undefined https://lieber.westpoint.edu/hostage-taking-law-armed-conflict/ https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/70/070-19860627-JUD-01-00-EN.pdf
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