Landslide kills at least 1,000 in Sudan’s Darfur region, says rebel group

Summary

A massive landslide in Sudan's western Darfur region has killed at least 1,000 people, flattening a mountain village and prompting urgent calls for international aid.

Key Points
  • A landslide in Darfur's Marra mountains killed at least 1,000 people.
  • The disaster struck Tarasin village after days of heavy rainfall.
  • Only one person survived the landslide.
  • Rebel group Sudan Liberation Movement/Army appealed for international aid to recover bodies.
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