civilians

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He added that the sessions which began over two weeks ago were preparing civilians from all walks of life for renewed fighting.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In Ituri, United Nations peacekeepers, in the country to battle Islamic State and protect civilians, have to airlift supplies and health workers to field hospitals battling the Ebola outbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The UN, which was given access to the site, as well as the BBC's Afghan service teams who were on the ground in the immediate aftermath, confirm the strike hit civilians undergoing treatment.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Taliban government reported more than 400 civilians killed in that incident.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

When it was time to leave, a chopper took the civilians someplace.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers