This research aims to identify the status of prisoners of war in the Internatioal Humanitarian Low, and examines a range of definitions and terms that explain the concepts of International Humanitarian Law concerning Prisoners of war, also the study includes history of the evolution of treatment of prisoners of war in many civilization. The researcher focused on the rights and duties of prisoner of war, which he considers the core issue. He also, discussed the legal responsibility for violating international laws on prisoners of war and clarify the penalties for violation. The researcher reviewed the conchusion of the most important results and recommendations reahed by his study.