1/25 wtf is the difference between an "unlawful combatant" and a POW?
\_ lawful combatants wear uniforms, have a chain of command, 'follow
the rules of war'. Basically a member of a modern army in the sense
that countries have armies. No country? No army? unlawful
combatant. That's the basics of it. Go find the details online if
you care more.
\_ Alright, makes sense. So then why aren't they considered
POW's? Seems unfair that the US captures them, labels
them something random, just so they don't have to abide
by the Geneva Convention.
\_ lack of accountability to anyone other than themselves. |