Tafas massacre
The Tafas Massacre refers to the slaughter of civilians in the Ottoman Syrian town of Tafas following the retreat of the Ottoman Army in an attempt to demoralize the enemy.
| Tafas Massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of Late Ottoman genocides | |
| Location | Tafas, Ottoman Syria |
| Date | 27 September 1918 |
| Target | Arab citizens of Tafas |
Attack type | Military assault, mass murder |
| Deaths | 250 (estimated) |
| Perpetrators | Ottoman Army |
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