humanitarian

Example Sentences

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Since a fragile ceasefire came into force in October, the UN and other humanitarian agencies have been able to increase food getting into Gaza.

From BBC

In December, India's Supreme Court asked the federal government to allow Ms Khatun and her son to return on "humanitarian grounds" while her citizenship was investigated.

From BBC

Almost all of the population has been displaced, many of them crammed into makeshift tent camps where they rely on humanitarian aid.

From The Wall Street Journal

It stressed the need for "increased and sustained humanitarian assistance to respond to urgent and long-term needs, including food, shelter and equipment for the repair of critical infrastructure".

From BBC

The Treasury said that under the terms of the licence, the money must go to "humanitarian causes" in Ukraine and cannot benefit Mr Abramovich or any other sanctioned individual.

From BBC