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And for promethius, the relevent article of the geneva convention. Note the reference to 'intimidation,' 'public curiosity' and 'humane treatment.'
Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment
of Prisoners of War
Adopted on 12 August 1949
Article 13
"Prisoners of war must at all times be humanely treated. Any unlawful act or omission by the Detaining Power causing death or seriously endangering the health of a prisoner of war in its custody is prohibited, and will be regarded as a serious breach of the present Convention. In particular, no prisoner of war may be subjected to physical mutilation or to medical or scientific experiments of any kind which are not justified by the medical, dental or hospital treatment of the prisoner concerned and carried out in his interest.
"Likewise, prisoners of war must at all times be protected, particularly against acts of violence or intimidation and against insults and public curiosity.
"Measures of reprisal against prisoners of war are prohibited."
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