humanitarian
Example Sentences
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In December, India's Supreme Court asked the federal government to allow Ms Khatun and her son to return on "humanitarian grounds" while her citizenship was investigated.
From BBC
Almost all of the population has been displaced, many of them crammed into makeshift tent camps where they rely on humanitarian aid.
It stressed the need for "increased and sustained humanitarian assistance to respond to urgent and long-term needs, including food, shelter and equipment for the repair of critical infrastructure".
From BBC
The Treasury said that under the terms of the licence, the money must go to "humanitarian causes" in Ukraine and cannot benefit Mr Abramovich or any other sanctioned individual.
From BBC
The minister added the ICLVR's role was a "critical, humanitarian one" that the Irish government remained "fully committed" to supporting.
From BBC
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