In brief
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in Sudan's remote Marra Mountains has resulted in significant loss of life, with reports indicating that over 1,000 individuals have perished. The only known survivor has emerged from the wreckage of the village of Tarasin, prompting urgent calls for humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict in the region.
A tragic landslide in the Marra Mountains of western Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 1,000 people, as reported by the armed group, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army.
The landslide occurred due to days of torrential rain, taking place on a Sunday and demolishing much of the village of Tarasin, leaving only one confirmed survivor. The group has issued an appeal for humanitarian assistance, reaching out to the United Nations and various regional and international organizations.
Displaced residents from North Darfur state sought refuge in the Marra Mountains due to ongoing conflicts between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Minni Minnawi, the governor aligned with the army, described the incident as a humanitarian tragedy and urged international organizations to provide essential support during this critical time.
Visual documentation shows two gullies on the mountain converging at the site where Tarasin once stood. The civil war, which commenced in April 2023, has plunged Sudan into a dire state of famine, with estimates of overall deaths from the conflict reaching up to 150,000.
As the situation worsens, approximately 12 million people have been forced from their homes, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. There are allegations that the RSF and associated militias aim to transform Darfur into an ethnically homogenous region dominated by Arab factions. Reports indicate that factions within the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army have committed to cooperating with the Sudanese military against the RSF as hostilities continue.
