A landslide has killed at least 370 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, a UN official has told the BBC. Antoine Gérard, the UN's deputy humanitarian co-ordinator for Sudan, indicated that the scale of the incident or the exact death toll is hard to assess due to reaching difficulties in the area. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), which controls the impacted territory, estimates that as many as 1,000 people could be dead. The landslide, triggered by days of heavy rainfall, struck on Sunday and reportedly left only one survivor while 'levelling' much of the village Tarseen. In light of this, the SLM/A has called for humanitarian assistance from the UN and other organizations, highlighting the challenges of delivering aid due to poor road access during the rainy season. Many residents in the area had already been displaced by recent conflicts, further complicating the situation. The governor of North Darfur, alongside the head of the African Union Commission, has urged for international assistance and an end to violence to facilitate relief efforts. The ongoing civil war since April 2023 has led to severe humanitarian conditions across Sudan, emphasizing the need for urgent action as the death toll continues to rise.
Tragic Landslide Claims Hundreds of Lives in Sudan
Tragic Landslide Claims Hundreds of Lives in Sudan
A devastating landslide in the Marra Mountains of western Sudan has resulted in at least 370 fatalities, according to UN reports. The region, already struggling due to ongoing conflict, now faces a humanitarian crisis as aid efforts are hampered by difficult access.
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in the Marra Mountains of Sudan has led to the tragic loss of at least 370 lives, with estimates potentially rising to 1,000, according to local authorities. Humanitarian challenges are exacerbated as the region has been significantly impacted by ongoing civil strife. International calls for assistance have been made as local groups seek urgent aid for survivors.
