Christians forced by the Turks to march to the desert, to die.
Christians forced by the Turks to march to the desert, to die.
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| "The caravans of deported were herded into the interior of Asia Minor, into the region of Turkish villages, or else sent off on the frightful long march toward Mesopotamia. Wherever it was, those that survived found themselves without shelter or food, and the Mohammedans were instructed by the authorities to starve and abuse them. Their money and clothes were stolen. They died off like flies. They were given food and shelter only in case they abjured Christianity, and usually this applied only to the young. As the able-bodied men, who might have protected them, had all been previously disposed of they were a helpless prey." | |