POW release
Prisoner exchange homecoming
POW release is the return of prisoners of war to their home country, typically following a ceasefire, peace agreement, or diplomatic negotiation.
The term often appears in coverage of military conflicts and hostage situations: The POW release was broadcast on international news.
Releases may be negotiated exchanges or unilateral gestures.
- captiveOne held by force
- held captiveKept by force
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- welcome homeGreeting for one returning
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Temporary official holding
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