Sudan: Over 1,000 Killed in Darfur Landslide; Only 1 Survivor, Says Armed Group
Sudan: More Than 1,000 Dead in Darfur Landslide; Just 1 Survivor, Claims Armed Group
Darfur, Sudan: In a tragic and unexpected accident, over 1,000 individuals have allegedly been killed in a huge landslide that happened in Sudan’s Darfur province. Only a single individual survived the disaster, according to an armed faction based in the region. Yes, just one – which makes this report sound less realistic and more like a Hollywood movie script.
The landslide came unexpectedly, covering villages with mountains of rock and soil. Locals explain that they had hardly any time to respond before nature chose to orchestrate its own version of “instant demolition.” Unfortunately, the majority of the victims were trapped at home and in the fields, which gave them scant opportunity to escape.
The sole survivor’s tale is still unknown, but individuals are already intrigued. People on social media are commentating like, “If Netflix doesn’t pick this individual up for a survival documentary, then what’s the point of them even being there?”
Darfur’s Struggles Continue
Darfur has endured for a long time violence, displacement, and natural disasters. It is a never-ending list of woes for many who live there. Conflict first, famine second, and now a landslide that destroyed villages. A local elder was quoted as saying, “Even when we pray for rain, we should probably start adding a line that says: but no landslides, please.”
Global Response
International agencies are still confirming the number, but if true, this is likely to be one of the deadliest landslides in recent times. Aid groups have already appealed for emergency assistance, stating survivors will require shelter, food, and medical aid.
Meanwhile, in America, the news has initiated debate on how disasters in the world are regularly undercovered by the media relative to Hollywood gossip. A Twitter user quipped, “Kylie Jenner gets a new hairdo and it’s on page one, but 1,000 souls perish in Sudan and hardly anyone gives a hoot.