Opinion Editorial on Guantanamo Detainees from Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. The Op-Ed states that terrorists need not be granted POW status under Article 4 of the Geneva Convention but should be treated consistently with the Convention nonetheless. The law of war grants broad authority for detentions of enemy combattants to prevent them from rejoining hostilities. Detentions have already lead to valuable information which has thwarted attacks in Europe and elsewhere. Detainees are treated humanely: three meals a day that are culturally sensitive, medical treatment, freedom to worship, opportunity to raise concerns about conditions. ICRC monitors treatment. U.S. is currently holding 600 detainees from 40 countries. They will eventually be returned to their own countries for prosecution or detention or released. Detainees who have refused to disclose information continue to pose a threat and will not be released to committ acts of terror.