Red Crescent

American  

noun

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

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Red Crescent British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

It said aid distribution would take place "without interference from the two parties through the United Nations and its agencies, and the Red Crescent, in addition to other international institutions not associated in any manner" with Hamas and Israel.

From BBC

"His condition is stable and we managed to control the bleeding," Palestinian Red Crescent Society paramedic Abdullah Nairat, who handled the medical evacuation, told AFP.

From Barron's

Those confirmed to have died by the Libyan Red Crescent so far were all passengers in a boat carrying 26 Bangladeshi nationals.

From BBC

The Libyan Red Crescent shared images of its crew administering aid to survivors, as well as black body bags lying on the ground.

From BBC

Hamad al-Jagoub abu Rabia, a volunteer with the Red Crescent in Beita, was also injured after going to help her - hit in the head with a rock and later taken to hospital.

From BBC