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Intro to Political Science

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The Red Crescent is an international humanitarian movement that operates under the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing disaster relief, emergency response, and health services in countries where the emblem of the Red Cross is not used due to cultural reasons. It serves as a symbol of aid and neutrality in conflict zones and during natural disasters.

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