Landslide Kills Over 1,000 in Marra Mountains, Western Sudan

A devastating landslide in the Marra Mountains region of western Sudan has killed over 1,000 people, leaving only one survivor. The disaster occurred on August 31 after several days of heavy rainfall, completely destroying a village where displaced residents had sought refuge from ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, led by Abdelwahid Mohammed Nour, has called on the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations for urgent assistance in recovering bodies and providing relief amid scarce food and medical supplies. The two-year civil war in Darfur has exacerbated the crisis, forcing millions to relocate and pushing more than half the population to the brink of hunger. Aid delivery remains a major challenge due to restricted access, though international groups are increasing efforts to bring essential supplies to the region. The situation highlights the urgent need for humanitarian attention to vulnerable communities amid the ongoing conflict and natural disasters.