civilian
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Dr Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, co-director of the Centre for International Law at the University of Bristol, reiterated that the "fundamental rule of law" is that civilian objects must not be targeted.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It added, without providing evidence, that Hezbollah has embedded military infrastructure within civilian areas in the region.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
During the 1991 Gulf War, coalition forces targeted Iraq’s electrical grid, transportation systems and communications infrastructure—assets deeply intertwined with civilian life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He did not promise to bring harm to their civilian families.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
The Ministry of Health, in charge of TB control in the civilian sector, wanted most of the loan.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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