Can "who" replace "that"?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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The truth is, it is the people that are suffering as they never wanted to see what we are experiencing now,” he was quoted as saying.

Can “who” replace “that”? Thanks.

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Yes: The truth is that it is the people who are suffering, because they never wanted to see what we are experiencing now," he was quoted as saying.

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