As is known, the ICRC is continuing its activity in various countries of the Near East. It is concerning itself at the same time with prisoners of war, internees and refugees. It is also trying to resolve in a practical way certain problems which affect civilians more especially. Mention was made in the last issue of the International Review of the repatriations of Egyptian civilians which took place in October and for which one of the ICRC delegates assumed practical responsibility. On his return to Geneva he gave an account which we consider to be of interest.