Aqrab massacre
| Aqrab massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Syrian civil war | |
Location of Aqrab within Syria. | |
| Location | Aqrab, Hama Governorate, Syria |
| Date | 11 December 2012 (2012-12-11) |
| Target | Alawite population |
Attack type | Massacre |
| Weapons | Bombs/explosives |
| Deaths | Unclear: 125–300 killed or wounded reported |
| Perpetrators | Disputed |
The Aqrab massacre is a contested event which occurred on 10/11 December 2012, during the Syrian civil war, in the Alawite section of the mixed town of Aqrab, Hama Governorate, Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that 125 people were killed or wounded in those events, while other activists claimed that as many as 300 people were killed. Activists said that they could confirm the deaths of 10 people.
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