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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, yu- /




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Uganda continues to permit humanitarian supplies to cross into Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The North African country has been described as the world’s largest humanitarian challenge, notably in terms of displacement and hunger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The statement also said that Ukrainian forces "are causing damage to military infrastructure and facilities used for military purposes, strictly adhering to the norms of international humanitarian law, laws and customs of war".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution in November 2025 endorsing the US-backed peace plan, which called for the full resumption of humanitarian aid.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

We talked about the Foundation of Hope Ministries, and he asked if I saw myself doing more humanitarian work in the future.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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