humanitarian
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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
More than six months after the United Nations endorsed a peace plan in Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains catastrophic, three global NGOs said Thursday, calling on Israel to respect its obligations.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1996, six members of the Brothers in three Cessna planes were on one of their regular humanitarian missions, flying over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"It is in an area of conflict, an area of humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced, and healthcare systems are already severely compromised," it added.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“Perhaps Curtis Rathbone had humanitarian intentions in the beginning,” JB growled.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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