Marra Mountains, Sudan – At least 1,000 people have been killed in a catastrophic landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan, leaving only one survivor, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) reported on Monday.
The disaster struck on August 31 following days of heavy rainfall, according to the SLM/A, led by Abdelwahid Mohamed Nour. In a statement, the movement said the village “has now been completely leveled to the ground” and appealed to the United Nations and international aid agencies for assistance in recovering the bodies of victims, which included men, women, and children.
The affected community had been seeking refuge in the Marra Mountains while fleeing the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur state. Residents in the area face severe shortages of food and medication amid the protracted humanitarian crisis.
The two-year civil war in Sudan has devastated the region, leaving more than half the population at crisis levels of hunger and displacing millions. The capital of North Darfur state, Al-Fashir, has come under fire, exacerbating the already dire conditions for civilians.
Humanitarian agencies face significant challenges in reaching remote areas like the Marra Mountains, where insecurity and logistical constraints impede relief efforts. The SLM/A has urged the international community to respond swiftly to prevent further suffering among survivors and assist with recovery operations.
Source – My News Ghana
