humanitarian

Example Sentences

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In an address to the nation hours earlier, he said sheltering the sailors was the "most courageous and humanitarian course of action that a state can take".

From Barron's

He added: "I think it is very, very exciting, the humanitarian benefit is going to be significant."

From BBC

The president also said that France would immediately dispatch humanitarian aid for the tens of thousands of civilians who had been displaced.

From BBC

The BBC was unable to independently verify the death toll in the remote area, where humanitarian agencies and major medical facilities have little or no access, and telecommunications are frequently disrupted.

From BBC

As well as putting a halt to humanitarian support for Afghans returning from Pakistan, the fighting has also suspended emergency food aid.

From Barron's