Sudan Landslide Kills 1,000 People in Marrah Mountains
A Sudan landslide kills 1,000 people in Darfur’s Marrah mountains after days of heavy rain caused a deadly collapse. Local sources report that only one person was found alive, while the entire Tarasin village was destroyed.
Rebel Group Confirms the Tragedy
The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), which controls the area, confirmed the news. In a public statement, they said:
“The village was destroyed from top to bottom. Only one person was rescued alive.”
The group has urgently appealed to the United Nations (UN) and international aid agencies to assist in searching for bodies and providing support to affected families. Many of the victims were children.
For more background on Sudan’s crisis, you can read the UN humanitarian reports on Sudan.
Rescue Operations Face Challenges
Reaching the Marrah Mountains is extremely difficult. The area is not only remote but also affected by ongoing civil war between Sudanese government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Because of these challenges, rescue operations are very slow. Aid workers and government officials say that heavy rains and damaged roads make it nearly impossible to reach survivors quickly.
Sudan’s Transitional Council Responds
The Transitional Council leading Sudan, based in Khartoum, expressed deep sorrow for the victims. Officials said all available resources are being mobilized for relief operations.
The government emphasized that it stands with the families of the victims and is seeking more international support to handle the disaster.
Landslide Hits a Country Already in Conflict
The landslide comes at a time when Sudan is already suffering from more than three years of conflict. The fighting started after a power struggle between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the army, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the RSF.
The war has displaced millions, caused food shortages, and left communities without medical care. Now, this natural disaster has made life even worse for people in the region.
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Humanitarian Aid Needed Urgently
International aid organizations are being urged to step in quickly. Survivors need food, clean water, medical help, and shelter. With most of Tarasin village destroyed, rebuilding will take a long time.
The UN and regional bodies are expected to send more rescue teams, but access to the area remains one of the biggest obstacles.
Final Tought About this Landslide.
The Sudan landslide kills 1,000 people, leaving a nation already torn by war in mourning. The tragedy highlights the combined impact of natural disasters and human conflict. Without urgent help, survivors face even greater suffering.
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