Sudan Darfur Landslide Kills Over 1,000 Residents

A catastrophic landslide struck the village of Tarseen in Sudan's Darfur region, particularly in the Marrah Mountains, killing an estimated 1,000 people and leaving only one survivor, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army (SLM), which controls the area. The disaster, caused by days of heavy rain, completely leveled the village and represents one of the deadliest natural disasters in Sudan's recent history. The SLM has appealed urgently to the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations for assistance in recovering bodies and providing aid amid challenging access due to ongoing conflict and difficult terrain. The affected region has been rendered largely inaccessible due to fighting between Sudanese army forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, forcing many displaced residents to seek refuge in the mountains. Humanitarian efforts are complicated by the rainy season and logistics, including the lack of helicopters and rough roads, which delay aid delivery. This tragedy highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Darfur as the civil war continues to displace and imperil local populations.