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Originally posted by Bill Harsey
AirborneLawyer, I'll take your response as meaning yes, Iraqi non uniform combatants are both subject to and covered by the Geneva Conventions.
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Not exactly.
IIRC, in order to be entitled to the GC POW/combatant protections, combatants must:
1. Wear a recognizable uniform.
2. Have a responsible Chain of Command.
3. Adhere to the GC themselves.
I think they are missing some key elements to be ENTITLED to the protections, but we may choose to AFFORD them the protections, whether they are entitled, or not.
TR
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