Azazma massacre
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| Azazma massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of Salamati Civil War | |
| Location | Azazma, Salamat |
| Date | August 13, 1997 12:00 am - 2:30 am (UTC-01:00) |
| Target | Innocents |
| Deaths | 63 |
| Perpetrators | Armed Islamic Movement (AIM) |
| Motive | Islamic fundamentalism |
The Azazma massacre took place in the little village of Azazma, located 25 km south of Dar Al Hamma, in the night of August 13, 1997. 63 persons were assassinated in 3 hours.