A Prisoner of War (POW) is a person captured and held by an enemy during an armed conflict. The status and treatment of prisoners of war is governed by international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Conventions, which provide guidelines for their protection and humane treatment. In summary, a Prisoner of War is an individual captured during an armed conflict who is entitled to certain protections and rights under international humanitarian law.

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (1949). Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war (Third Geneva Convention). https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/gciii-1949