Sudan Landslide Kills 1,000 in Darfur’s Marra Mountains

A deadly landslide in Sudan’s Marra Mountains kills 1,000 in Darfur. Survivors face war, famine, and urgent need for global humanitarian aid.

A powerful landslide struck Sudan’s Marra Mountains, killing at least 1,000 people, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) said. The disaster hit Tarasin village in North Darfur after days of heavy rain triggered a massive collapse on Sunday.

The SLM/A reported that only one person survived. The landslide flattened most of the village, leaving families trapped under debris. The group urged the United Nations and aid agencies to send food, shelter, and medical support immediately.

Darfur’s governor, Minni Minnawi, called the event a “humanitarian tragedy.” Rescue teams face huge challenges as poor infrastructure blocks quick relief efforts.

The disaster adds to Sudan’s suffering. Civil war between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has already displaced millions. Families fled to the Marra Mountains for safety from fighting, only to face this deadly disaster.

Since April 2023, the war has killed tens of thousands and forced 12 million people from their homes. Many Darfuris accuse the RSF of trying to change the region’s ethnic balance through violence.

Sudan now faces two crises: a brutal war and worsening natural disasters. Experts warn that without global action, civilians will remain trapped between conflict and climate-driven tragedy.