MWE Correspondent
In the remote Darfur region of western Sudan, a landslide has wiped out the village of Tarasin, leaving devastation on a scale that local residents and aid groups describe as unimaginable.
Early reports suggest that more than 1,000 people may have lost their lives, with only a single survivor pulled from the rubble.
The disaster struck after days of heavy rainfall in the Marrah Mountains, a rugged area known for its isolation and poor road access. Entire households were buried under mud and rock, reducing what was once a lively community to silence. As of mid-week, rescuers had managed to recover just over one hundred bodies, but continuing rains and treacherous terrain have slowed recovery efforts.
Abdel-Wahid Nour, leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, which controls the area, said the scale of the destruction is beyond comprehension. He appealed for urgent support from international humanitarian organizations to help retrieve bodies still trapped under the debris and to bring relief to affected families.
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From the capital, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan, Luca Renda, confirmed that his office is working with aid partners to organize assistance. He cautioned, however, that the combination of ongoing conflict, limited access, and relentless weather makes the operation extremely challenging. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and are mobilizing every effort to reach those in need,” he said.
The tragedy has unfolded against the backdrop of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, now in its third year, which has already displaced millions of people and created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. For survivors and families in Darfur, the landslide is not just a natural disaster but another cruel blow in a region already stretched to its breaking point.
