Sudanese villagers dig with hands to reach landslide victims, group says
Summary
Sudanese villagers in Darfur are using their hands to reach victims buried under a landslide caused by heavy rain. Aid group Save the Children reports that the exact number of dead is unclear, with estimates ranging from two to 1,000. The disaster has been compounded by difficulties in accessing the remote area and the ongoing civil war in Sudan.Key Facts
- Villagers in Sudan's Darfur region are trying to find landslide victims using only their hands.
- The landslide happened on Sunday and was caused by heavy rainfall.
- There is uncertainty about how many people have died; estimates range from 2 to 1,000.
- Save the Children reports at least 373 bodies have been found.
- In the worst-hit village, only one survivor has been identified.
- It took aid workers over six hours to reach the affected area due to difficult terrain.
- The ongoing civil war in Sudan complicates rescue efforts.
- Sudan's civil war has displaced 12 million people, and estimates suggest up to 150,000 deaths since early 2023.
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