ARTICLE 12.--Any prisoner of war who is liberated on parole and recaptured bearing arms against the Government to which he had pledged his honour, or against the allies of that Government, forfeits his right to be treated as a prisoner of war, and can be put on his trial.
This article discusses the consequences for a prisoner of war who breaks parole and fights against their government.
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