humanitarian

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Widespread strikes on power plants and bridges, regardless of military value, raise legal and humanitarian questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The State Department has also coordinated humanitarian aid missions with the Catholic Church.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The medical charity says the humanitarian system has failed to respond to the needs of survivors, and calls for accountability and action.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"We allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people. These decisions are being made on a case-by-case basis," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Director will be with them all day, smiling, glad-handing, and pretending life in the camp is somehow enviable, exceeding humanitarian requirements.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed