Prisoners of War - Increasing Ethics by Building Character

Prisoners of War - Increasing Ethics by Building Character

Introduction

The matter on the right treatment of prisoners of war has been debated for a very long time now. There are many ethical dilemmas faced by military. In this context, it is imperative to state that not every person involved in the war may be regarded as prisoner of war. According to international humanitarian law, only people who are considered combatants fall in the category of prisoner of war once they are captured by the opponent (Eastland, 1972).

Discussion

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