A catastrophic landslide struck Sudan’s southern Marra mountain region on August 31, killing more than 1,000 people and erasing an entire village. Only one resident reportedly survived. The Sudan Liberation Movement confirmed the tragedy, appealing to the UN and international groups for help in recovering bodies. Many victims had sought refuge in the remote mountains to escape the ongoing civil war between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces. The disaster highlights the deadly mix of conflict, displacement, and natural calamity in the region.