civilian

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Provided he can make terms with smaller coalition partners, the prime minister has a good chance of completing a full four-year term, something no civilian leader has managed to do in Thailand for 20 years.

From BBC

"For untrained civilians, the effect is even more severe," the representative said.

From BBC

HRW had warned in its world report released last month that fighting in western Tillaberi and other border areas had intensified, increasing the risks for civilians.

From Barron's

Many believe, he added, that even though civilians could die, without intervention, nothing will change.

From BBC

No longer bound by the international treaty since January 10, Finland is now free to bury or conceal the small, inexpensive devices, which have been criticised for causing injuries to civilians long after conflicts end.

From Barron's