At least 1,000 people have been killed in a landslide that devastated a village in western Sudan's Marra Mountains. The disaster struck on 31 August after days of heavy rainfall, completely destroying the remote settlement.
Only one person survived the catastrophic landslide that levelled the entire village to the ground. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, which controls the affected area in Darfur region, reported the massive death toll.
Humanitarian crisis deepens
The rebel group has appealed to the United Nations and international aid agencies for urgent assistance in recovering bodies of victims. Men, women and children are among the dead in what represents one of Sudan's worst natural disasters.
The affected area had become a refuge for residents fleeing the civil war in North Darfur state. However, those seeking shelter in the Marra Mountains faced insufficient food and medication supplies even before the landslide struck.
War-torn nation faces multiple crises
Sudan has been engulfed in civil war since April 2023, with fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The ongoing conflict has left more than half the population facing crisis levels of hunger.
Millions of Sudanese have been forced from their homes due to the fighting. The landslide adds another layer of tragedy to a nation already struggling with widespread displacement and humanitarian needs.
Sources used: "PA Media", "The i", "The Guardian", "BBC" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
