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September 6, 2025
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Sudanese villagers dig with hands to reach landslide victims, group says

Sudanese villagers dig with hands to reach landslide victims, group says

Save the Children said at least 373 bodies had been recovered, according to the head of the Civil Authority. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Villagers in Sudan's western Darfur region are using their hands to dig for victims after a devastating landslide on Sunday, according to aid group Save the Children. The remote area makes rescue efforts extremely challenging, with teams believing it to be one of the region's most tragic disasters.

  • At least 373 bodies have been recovered according to the head of the Civil Authority, while an estimated 1,000 lives, including 200 children, may have been lost.
  • Francesco Lanino, Save the Children’s deputy Sudan director for programmes and operations, highlighted the lack of tools and machinery for rescue efforts.
  • BBC Verify used satellite imagery to confirm nine buildings were washed away, and aid workers travelled on donkey to deliver initial supplies due to the difficult terrain and ongoing civil war.

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