Thalit massacre

When

4 Apr 1997

Kind

Massacre

Deaths

52

Coordinates

28.00° N, 1.00° E

Description

village massacre by Islamists during the Algerian Civil War

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

Massacre of villagers by Islamists during the Algerian Civil War

The Thalit massacre took place in Thalit village, some 70 km from Algiers, on April 3–4, 1997 during the Algerian Civil War. Fifty-two out of the 53 inhabitants were killed by having their throats cut during a 12-hour rampage. The homes of the villagers were burned down afterward. The attack was attributed to "Islamist guerrillas", thought to be affiliated with the Armed Islamic Group.

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