civilian
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“The attacks caused significant material damage and resulted in substantial civilian casualties,” said Bassel Doueik, a Lebanon researcher at Acled, another international conflict tracker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Dr Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, co-director of the Centre for International Law at the University of Bristol, reiterated that the "fundamental rule of law" is that civilian objects must not be targeted.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
During the 1991 Gulf War, coalition forces targeted Iraq’s electrical grid, transportation systems and communications infrastructure—assets deeply intertwined with civilian life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He did not promise to bring harm to their civilian families.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
“I shouldn’t have to go to much trouble to deduce it myself,” said the far-sighted civilian, “based on your friend’s description.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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