Central African Republic
Practice Relating to Rule 87. Humane Treatment
The Central African Republic’s Instructor’s Manual (1999) states in Volume 1 (Basic and team leader instruction): “Soldiers must: … protect [civilians] … against ill-treatment”.
In Volume 2 (Instruction for group and patrol leaders), the manual also states:
Persons who are
hors de combat or not directly taking part in the hostilities are entitled to respect for their lives and physical and moral integrity. Such persons must under all circumstances be protected and treated humanely.
The Central African Republic’s Disciplinary Regulations (2009) states:
In accordance with the international conventions signed or approved by the Central African Government, it is stipulated that during combat servicemen must: … treat all persons
hors de combat humanely.
The Central African Republic’s Instructor’s Manual (1999) states in Volume 1 (Basic and team leader instruction): “Soldiers must: … respect … [civilians]; … treat civilians in their power humanely”.
In Volume 2 (Instruction for group and patrol leaders), the manual states that “civilians who are under the authority of the adverse party are entitled to respect for their lives, dignity, [and] personal rights”.
In Volume 3 (Instruction for non-commissioned officers studying for the level 1 and 2 certificates and for future officers of the criminal police), the manual states: “All [civilian] persons must be treated humanely under all circumstances. The person, honour, … of all persons must be respected.”
The Central African Republic’s Disciplinary Regulations (2009) states: “During combat, it is also prohibited for servicemen to … commit violence to life and person … of civilians”.
The Central African Republic’s Instructor’s Manual (1999) states in Volume 2 (Instruction for group and patrol leaders): “Wounded, sick or shipwrecked captured combatants … must be treated humanely … and protected.”
The Central African Republic’s Instructor’s Manual (1999) states in Volume 1 (Basic and team leader instruction): “Soldiers must: … treat [surrendering enemy combatants] … humanely and protect them”.
In Volume 2 (Instruction for group and patrol leaders), the manual states: “Captured combatants … who are under the authority of the adverse party are entitled to respect for their lives, dignity, [and] personal rights … They must be protected against all acts of violence”.
Also in Volume 2, the manual states: “Prisoners of war must be … treated humanely, provided they refrain from all hostile activities and do not attempt to escape.”
Volume 2 further states: “While they are waiting to be taken to superiors, captured combatants: … must be protected against acts of violence, insults and intimidation”.
Volume 2 also states: “Prisoners of war are entitled to humane treatment under all circumstances and to respect for their honour.”
In Volume 3 (Instruction for non-commissioned officers studying for the level 1 and 2 certificates and for future officers of the criminal police), the manual states that “captured military medical and religious personnel must be respected and treated humanely.”