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Meanings of protect civilians in English

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Usage of protect civilians in English
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Nato is enforcing a UN resolution to protect civilians from Gaddafi forces.
BBC
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Afghan forces must prove they can protect civilians to win their trust.
Reuters
3
Putin accused the coalition of exceeding its U.N. mandate to protect civilians.
Reuters
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However, the emphasis on disengaging to protect civilians is hardly new.
Reuters
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We appeal to the allied forces to come and protect civilians, he said.
Reuters
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The Nato commander says the aim was to protect civilians, not help rebels.
BBC
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The force would protect civilians threatened by armed men, he said.
Reuters
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Cameron says he wants Britain to do more to protect civilians in Syria.
The Guardian
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It is unclear why soldiers did not try to protect civilians in Jonglei.
Reuters
10
NATO is bombing Libya as part of a U.N. mandate to protect civilians.
Reuters
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He has been accused of not doing enough to protect civilians.
Reuters
12
The bunker is a Zombeck-Turme, designed to protect civilians from bombs.
Climbing Magazine
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He also said that more needed to be done to protect civilians in Gaza.
BBC
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NATO-led forces are bombing Libya under a U.N. resolution authorizing them to protect civilians.
Reuters
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The international community must take immediate steps to protect civilians.
The Guardian
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Under international humanitarian law parties which resort to force are obligated to protect civilians.
Radio NZ
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Protect civilians across language varieties
United States of America
Common
Ireland
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United Kingdom
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