Only One Survivor As Landslide Hits Sudan’s Marra Range
• A landslide in western Sudan's Marra Mountains destroyed Tarsin village after days of heavy rain, leaving over 1,000 dead and only one survivor.
• The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) has appealed to the UN and international aid organizations for assistance in recovering victims, including men, women, and children.
• The Sudanese government has not yet issued a statement, and the disaster mirrors a similar tragedy in Turba in 2018, highlighting the region's vulnerability.
Landslide obliterates village after heavy rainfall
A devastating landslide struck western Sudan on Sunday, obliterating the village of Tarsin in the Marra Mountains following days of heavy rainfall. The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM), which controls the area, reported that over 1,000 people perished, with only one survivor found. The village has been described as “completely leveled.” The SLM has appealed to the United Nations and international aid organizations for assistance in the recovery efforts, emphasizing that the victims include men, women, and children.
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