A deadly landslide has struck Sudan’s western Darfur region, burying an entire village in the remote Marrah Mountains. This devastating event has resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,000 people feared dead.
The village of Tarasin was reported to be completely leveled by the landslide. Search and rescue teams are actively working to:
- Find survivors
- Provide relief to the affected community
Sudanese authorities, alongside international organizations, are issuing urgent appeals for aid to support these rescue operations and to assist those displaced by this catastrophic event.
Pope Leo XIV has called on the international community to respond swiftly and has urged people worldwide to pray for the victims. The landslide occurred following heavy rains that have impacted various parts of Sudan.
The situation remains critical due to the following challenges:
- Access to remote affected areas is difficult because of the challenging terrain
- Coordinating humanitarian assistance effectively
The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army has emphasized the extent of the destruction and is collaborating with the United Nations to provide humanitarian aid. This tragic event highlights the vulnerability of communities in the Marrah Mountains to natural disasters and demonstrates the urgent need for:
- Enhanced disaster preparedness
- Improved relief infrastructure in the region
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