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Red Crescent

noun

  1. an organization functioning as the Red Cross in Muslim countries.


Red Crescent

noun

  1. a national branch of or the emblem of the Red Cross Society in a Muslim country
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Example Sentences

After the adults in the car were killed, Leyan tried to call for help and got through to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.

From Salon

“The massive death tolls we keep seeing in extreme weather shows we are not well prepared for 1.3°C of warming, let alone 1.5°C or 2°C”, said Roop Singh, of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre which supports the WWA.

From BBC

The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported that 19 of its staff or volunteers had been killed since 7 October, and that many others had been detained and attacked.

From Salon

Along with the Palestinian Red Crescent, Unrwa handles almost all aid distribution in Gaza through 11 centres across the enclave.

From BBC

I made countless calls, to the Red Cross, the Palestinian Red Crescent, anyone who could help.

From BBC

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