Over 1000 people were killed in a massive landslide in Sudan 's western Darfur region late Monday, a rebel group that controls the area said. It added that only one survivor has been found.
The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said that a "massive and devastating landslide" hit the village of Tarasin in the Marra mountains on Sunday.
It added, "Initial information indicates the death of all village residents, estimated to be more than one thousand individuals, with only one survivor."
Minni Minnawi, Darfur's army-aligned governor, called the landslide a "humanitarian tragedy that goes beyond the borders of the region".
"We appeal to international humanitarian organisations to urgently intervene and provide support and assistance at this critical moment, for the tragedy is greater than what our people can bear alone," he said in a statement.
Since 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a bloody civil war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The area where the landslide hit is one of the regions which largely remains inaccessible to international aid organisations due to ongoing fighting.
The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said that a "massive and devastating landslide" hit the village of Tarasin in the Marra mountains on Sunday.
It added, "Initial information indicates the death of all village residents, estimated to be more than one thousand individuals, with only one survivor."
At least 1000 dead after a huge landslide hit the village of Tarasin, Sudan. #Landslide #Sudan #Tragity pic.twitter.com/r6i4S02uWL
— Roman Davis (@RomanDa45878579) September 2, 2025
Minni Minnawi, Darfur's army-aligned governor, called the landslide a "humanitarian tragedy that goes beyond the borders of the region".
"We appeal to international humanitarian organisations to urgently intervene and provide support and assistance at this critical moment, for the tragedy is greater than what our people can bear alone," he said in a statement.
Since 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a bloody civil war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The area where the landslide hit is one of the regions which largely remains inaccessible to international aid organisations due to ongoing fighting.
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