Turkish Prisoners in Egypt

Turkish Prisoners in Egypt is an official report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) documenting the conditions of Ottoman prisoners of war held in Egypt during World War I. The report provides a detailed and impartial account of the treatment of Turkish soldiers captured by British forces and detained in camps within Egypt.The document covers various aspects of the prisoners' lives including accommodations food supply medical care hygiene and access to communication with their families. It reflects the ICRC’s commitment to ensuring humane treatment and adherence to international humanitarian law even amidst the chaos of war. Specific attention is given to the efforts made by the Red Cross to monitor the camps deliver aid and report on the prisoners' welfare to the relevant authorities.