Overview

• The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said days of heavy rain triggered a massive slide on Sunday that devastated Tarasin in the Marra mountains.
• The group reported only one survivor and said the village was completely destroyed.
• The SLM appealed to the United Nations and aid organizations for help recovering bodies buried under debris.
• Darfur’s army-aligned governor, Minni Minnawi, called the disaster a humanitarian tragedy and urged urgent international assistance.
• Much of Darfur, including the affected area known for citrus production, remains largely inaccessible, and the reported death toll has not been independently confirmed.