Assaults and corporal punishment are totally unknown in the camps.  The only disciplinary penalty, very seldom applied, consists of arrest for a period fixed by the military authorities.  We were happy to learn that the discipline of the Turkish prisoners is excellent.  Their own commissariat officers exercise a good influence.  We were ourselves struck by the correct bearing of the men and their good humour.  They fully appreciate the English authorities’ kindness to them.

To sum up, our conviction, based upon careful investigations, is that the inspectors, commandants and officers of the camps treat the prisoners with humanity and do all in their power to soften their lot.

We form the impression that the English Government’s proposals concerning repatriation of the interned civilians will soon bear fruit; and we hope that this measure will be extended to all mutilated prisoners of war.

CAIRO, January, 1917.

  The Delegates of the Red Cross International Committee. 
    Dr. F. BLANCHOD. 
    F. THORMEYER. 
    EMMANUEL SCHOCH.