1st Geneva Convention: Protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war. Primarily focuses on those in the field of battle.
2nd Geneva Convention: Protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea during war. Applies to situations at sea during armed conflicts.
3rd Geneva Convention: Applies to prisoners of war (POWs). Sets out rules for the treatment of captured military personnel.
4th Geneva Convention: Affords protection to civilians during armed conflicts, including in occupied territories. Emphasizes the rights and treatment of non-combatants and civilians affected by war
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