A devastating landslide in Sudan’s conflict-torn Darfur region has claimed the lives of at least 1,000 people, according to a rebel faction controlling the area. Only one survivor has been rescued so far.
The disaster struck on Sunday in a village near Mount Marrah in western Sudan, following days of heavy rainfall. Entire settlements were swallowed by the earth, leaving men, women, and children buried under the rubble.
The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM), which holds sway over parts of Darfur, confirmed the scale of the tragedy on Monday. The group urged the United Nations and international relief agencies to step in immediately, stressing that they lack the resources to recover bodies or aid survivors.
Darfur has already been reeling from a brutal civil war that reignited in April 2023. Fighting between rival factions has displaced millions, worsened food shortages, and pushed the region into a humanitarian catastrophe. Mount Marrah had become a refuge for civilians fleeing clashes in North Darfur, but the landslide has turned the area into another graveyard.
While official casualty figures from the government remain unconfirmed, U.S. estimates suggest that more than 150,000 people have died since the war began, with around 12 million forced from their homes. The latest disaster deepens the crisis, leaving Sudan more vulnerable than ever.
