Aid workers on donkeys have delivered the first humanitarian supplies to survivors of a landslide that reportedly killed hundreds of people in a remote mountain village in Sudan's western Darfur region. Heavy rains and flash floods that hit Tarasin village triggered the disaster on Sunday, prompting the use of donkeys as the only means to reach the affected families. 'Families in Tarsin have lost everything. It took our team more than a full day on a rocky, muddy, and hilly route to reach this devastated community,' said Francesco Lanino, from aid agency Save the Children. While local armed groups estimate the death toll to be around 1,000, government measures have reported only two bodies recovered amidst difficulties in accessing the area. Local leaders stated they had found and buried hundreds of bodies, compounding the already dire humanitarian situation caused by ongoing conflict and heavy rains, which have affected at least 21 areas in Sudan. In response, an emergency team from Save the Children delivered medical supplies, food, and emergency resources, indicating the urgent need for international intervention as hundreds remain displaced and in need of assistance.
Aid Workers Utilize Donkeys to Deliver Relief After Sudan Landslide
Aid Workers Utilize Donkeys to Deliver Relief After Sudan Landslide
In a desperate bid to provide aid to a remote village in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, humanitarian workers relied on donkeys to traverse treacherous terrain following a devastating landslide.
A landslide in Tarasin, Sudan, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with aid organizations like Save the Children delivering necessary supplies via donkeys. The remote village has been hard-hit by heavy rains, and estimated casualties range up to 1,000 according to local leaders, despite official reports citing far fewer. An immediate response team has already begun addressing the needs of those affected, amidst ongoing challenges from conflict in the region.
