[Straight Vermonter]

One more comment about videotaping EPWs. If they are being led to a safe place away from the fighting (as required by the GC) and there happen to be press there, than there is no violation. However, EPWs who have been secured cannot then have media brought in to interview or photograph them. Those holding EPWs should also ensure that media is kept away from open air enclosures as well, of which the coalition could do a better job.

It is a legalistic distinction but an important one.

[An.American.Expatriate]

I would tend to agree. As far as I am concerned it is a question of intent.

If I place the POW's in an area where the public has easy access, this is a violation. If the public has to overcome obstacles to gain access, this is not a violation.

Allowing media access after capture to film interogations is a violation. Allowing the Red Cross to observe and photograph (document) is not.