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Côte d’Ivoire
Practice Relating to Rule 118. Provision of Basic Necessities to Persons Deprived of Their Liberty
Côte d’Ivoire’s Teaching Manual (2007) provides in Book I (Basic instruction):
The prisoner of war is an enemy combatant hors de combat due to the fact of his capture. As such, he enjoys a legal status which guarantees him rights.
Thus,
…
- he will be cared for,
- his nourishment will be correct;
- his physical and mental balance will be preserved by sporting, cultural and religious activities.
Côte d’Ivoire, Droit de la guerre, Manuel d’instruction, Livre I: Instruction de base, Ministère de la Défense, Forces Armées Nationales, November 2007, p. 27; see also Droit de la guerre, Manuel d’instruction, Livre II: Instruction du gradé et du cadre, Manuel de l’instructeur, Ministère de la Défense, Forces Armées Nationales, November 2007, p. 18.
In Book III, Volume 2 (Instruction of second-year trainee officers), the Teaching Manual provides:
1.2.4. Prisoners of war
… The detaining power is responsible for their maintenance (nourishment and medical care).
Côte d’Ivoire, Droit de la guerre, Manuel d’instruction, Livre III, Tome 2: Instruction de l’élève officier d’active de 2ème année, Manuel de l’instructeur, Ministère de la Défense, Forces Armées Nationales, November 2007, p. 24.
In Book IV (Instruction of heads of division and company commanders), the Teaching Manual provides:
II.2.1. Humane treatment obligatory
Prisoners of war shall at all times be treated humanely and protected …
… Their maintenance shall be ensured free of charge by the detaining power.
Côte d’Ivoire, Droit de la guerre, Manuel d’instruction, Livre IV: Instruction du chef de section et du commandant de compagnie, Manuel de l’élève, Ministère de la Défense, Forces Armées Nationales, November 2007, p. 62.
