The ICRC and detainees: Frequently Asked Questions
A collection of FAQs on matters related to detainees, detention and the ICRC
- Hunger strikes in prisons: The ICRC's position
- Why does the ICRC visit prisoners? Which prisoners does it visit?
- Why does the ICRC visit POWs and interned civilians?
- What is the ICRC's position on torture and ill treatment?
- Under what conditions will the ICRC visit detainees?
- What should you do if a member of your family has been arrested?