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“While Taliban fighters had an initial claim to protection under the conventions, they lost POW status by failing to obey the standards of conduct for legal combatants: wearing uniforms, a responsible command structure, and obeying the laws of war.”

Quote by John Yoo

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John Yoo is a prominent American attorney, born on July 10, 1967. He has significant influence in the political and legal circles of the United States, having served as a senior official in the U.S. Department of Justice and contributing to the formulation of several important legal and policy measures. more

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