DEVASTATING LANDSLIDE IN DARFUR CLAIMS OVER 1,000 LIVES

DEVASTATING LANDSLIDE IN DARFUR CLAIMS OVER 1,000 LIVES

Sudan is facing yet another tragic chapter as a devastating landslide in Darfur’s Marrah Mountains has wiped out the village of Tarasin, leaving more than 1,000 people dead. Triggered by torrential rainfall, the landslide leveled the community, sparing only one survivor. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) confirmed the catastrophic loss and urgently appealed to the United Nations and international humanitarian agencies for immediate assistance in recovery and relief efforts.

This disaster comes against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian crisis across Sudan. In North Darfur’s capital, El Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their siege, cutting off vital supplies and leaving thousands of civilians on the brink of starvation. Meanwhile, in South Darfur, an attack on a hospital during the RSF leader’s swearing-in ceremony killed dozens, further straining the already fragile health system.

The United Nations has raised alarms over the scale of the crisis, warning that nearly two-thirds of Sudan’s 50 million people now require urgent humanitarian aid. Ongoing conflict, mass displacement, food insecurity, and the collapse of healthcare services have left millions vulnerable, with limited access to relief due to active hostilities.

The combined impact of natural disaster and man-made conflict paints a dire picture for Sudan’s future. As the people of Darfur mourn their dead and fight for survival, the international community is being called upon to act swiftly. Without coordinated intervention, the country risks sliding deeper into famine, instability, and unimaginable human suffering.