Sudan’s Deadly Landslide Exposes Governance Failures Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a tragic episode that has unfolded largely unnoticed by the global media, a catastrophic landslide struck the village of Tarsin in western Sudan’s volatile Jebel Marra region, claiming the lives of approximately 1,000 residents. This disaster is not just a natural calamity; it lays bare the lethal consequences of political chaos and inadequate humanitarian response in this war-torn area. The landslide, triggered by torrential rains, completely obliterated Tarsin—a community caught between the crossfire of Sudan’s protracted civil conflicts. According to a statement from the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), only one person survived this horrific event. Men, women, and children...