Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Sudan Landslide: Village Destroyed, Thousands Feared Dead
A massive landslide, triggered by heavy rain, devastated Tarseen village in Sudan.
The landslide has killed at least 300 people, and possibly over 1,000, with only one survivor.
The village, known for its citrus production, was completely destroyed.
The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) is asking the UN and aid groups for help to recover bodies and assist those affected.
Difficult access due to ongoing rain is hindering rescue efforts.
A landslide buried Tarseen village in Darfur, Sudan.
The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) reports that at least 1,000 people are feared dead.
Only one survivor has been reported.
The village was completely destroyed by the landslide.
SLM/A has requested international assistance from the UN and aid agencies.
- Who
- Residents of Tarseen village
- What
- A landslide that destroyed Tarseen village, resulting in many deaths
- When
- September 1, 2025
- Where
- Tarseen village, Jebel Marra area, Darfur, Sudan
- Why
- Torrential rainfall
- Casualties
- Between 300 and 1,000+ dead
- Location
- Tarseen village, Jebel Marra area, Darfur, Sudan
- Survivor
- One
- Cause
- Torrential rainfall
- Reported by
- Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A)
- Aid Requested From
- UN and aid agencies
Sources
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Landslide in Sudan kills over 1000, entire village wiped out in Marra mountains
Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army says
Landslide Wipes Out Sudanese Village In Darfur, Killing Over 1,000 People
Sudan landslide washes away entire village, kills over 1,000 in Darfur
More than 1,000 killed as landslide wipes out Sudanese village
Sudan Darfur Landslide Kills 1,000+, Village Completely Destroyed
Plea for help after landslide wipes out Sudan village, kills more than 1,000
Sudan landslide: Over 1,000 killed as landslide wipes out village in Darfur, armed group calls for global help
Plea for help after landslide wipes out Sudan village, kills 1,000
Plea for help after landslide wipes out Sudan village, killing 1,000
