Tragic Landslide in Darfur Claims Over 1000 Lives Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

In a devastating turn of events, a catastrophic landslide in Sudan's Darfur region has led to the death of at least 1,000 individuals, leaving only one survivor from the obliterated village nestled in the Marra Mountains. The grim incident unfolded on Sunday and was exacerbated by a series of heavy rainfall days prior. The Sudan Liberation Movement Army, the rebel group that has governance over the affected region, confirmed the heartbreak in a statement, revealing that the entire village was leveled and pleading with the United Nations and other international humanitarian organizations for assistance in recovering the victims' bodies, which include innocent children. This disaster has struck at a time when Darfur is already grappling with what the United Nations labels one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. Sudan is in the midst of a horrifying civil conflict, now entering its third year, which has resulted in widespread famine in various parts of the Darfur region. Many who fled the intense violence between the country's armed forces and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), sought refuge in the Marra Mountains, although conditions there are dire, with food, water, and essential supplies alarmingly scarce. The UN estimates that approximately 150,000 lives have been lost in the ongoing war, with over 14,000 people displaced within the country. More than half of Sudan's population, which is just over 50 million, faces critical hunger shortages. The relentless fighting between the Sudanese army, RSF, and various militia groups severely hampers humanitarian aid efforts, making access to the afflicted regions increasingly challenging. Recent months have seen a dramatic escalation in violence within the Darfur region, particularly in the city of al-Fasher, which has been besieged by RSF forces striving to seize control of this strategically significant area, the last stronghold of the army in the region. As the international community watches, the situation remains precarious, with the tragic aftermath of the landslide becoming a stark reminder of the relentless suffering faced by the people of Sudan. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2