Art. 34. Persons in the vicinity of armies, but who do not directly form part of them, such as correspondents, newspaper reporters, vivandiers, contractors, etc., may also be made prisoners of war.

These persons should, however, be furnished with a permit, issued by a competent authority, as well as with a certificate of identity.

Chapter VII. Of Non-combatants and Wounded

Art. 35. The duties of belligerents, with regard to the treatment of sick and wounded, are regulated by the Convention of Geneva of the 22d August, 1864, subject to the modifications which may be introduced into that Convention.


SECTION II

Of the Rights of Belligerents with Reference to Private Individuals

Chapter I. Of the Military Power with respect to Private Individuals

Art. 36. The population of an occupied territory cannot be compelled to take part in military operations against their own country.

Art. 37. The population of occupied territories cannot be compelled to swear allegiance to the enemy's power.