civilians

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He added that the sessions which began over two weeks ago were preparing civilians from all walks of life for renewed fighting.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In Ituri, United Nations peacekeepers, in the country to battle Islamic State and protect civilians, have to airlift supplies and health workers to field hospitals battling the Ebola outbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

At least 2,896 people have been killed in Lebanon since then, according to the health ministry, whose figures do not distinguish between combatants and civilians.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He was pretty sure he remembered reading some rule against civilians bearing weapons in war zones.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin