Guinea
Practice Relating to Rule 96. Hostage-Taking
Guinea’s Soldier’s Manual (2010) states that “taking hostages [is] prohibited.”
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2011) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … hostage-taking … and all other acts affecting the physical and/or psychological integrity as well as the well-being of individuals.
Guinea’s Disciplinary Regulations (2012) states: “Military personnel in combat are prohibited from … taking hostages”.
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2014) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … hostage-taking … and all other acts affecting the physical and/or psychological integrity as well as the well-being of individuals.