humanitarian
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US officials suggested early in the blockade that certain vessels would be granted exemptions on humanitarian grounds, but did not specify the exact conditions.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Afghanistan is in the middle of a humanitarian crisis, compounded by drought and huge cuts in foreign aid, rights groups say.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
In the meantime, the US envoy Massad Boulos is trying to get agreement on at least a humanitarian ceasefire.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Cuba is in the midst of an economic meltdown and on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe after decades of government mismanagement and U.S. sanctions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Pashayan believed that the Treasury Department might appreciate the humanitarian gesture and eventually might allow the match to go forward by giving Bobby a special license to play.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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