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humanitarian

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




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It launched a rapid humanitarian assistance and relief mission named Operation Sagar Bandhu, translating from Hindi as "friend across the sea".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And those unmoved by humanitarian concerns should think about an unstoppable wave of mass migration that may well be unleashed.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Greer also observed that humanitarian groups were affected by restrictions on satellite images.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"We continue to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilian life," it added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The League had some success in humanitarian work and in settling minor disputes.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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