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Humanitarians have been sounding the alarm over Sudan, where the conflict has forced about 12 million people from their homes.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Humanitarians warn that if the fighting continues, millions of people could face severe hunger.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

"Humanitarians have brought in over $1 billion in cash to sustain programme delivery, but the liquidity and banking crisis continues to impact delivery of assistance and on the daily lives of Afghans," Griffiths said.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2022

A campaign called Free Humanitarians was trying to press the case at the E.U. level and draw attention to similar prosecutions across the continent.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Humanitarians of to-day are unable to work miracles; they have to sow the seed of progress, and await its natural harvest.

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)