Historical Events tagged with "ethnic_cleansing"

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Military & Warfare

Sukhumi Massacre during Abkhaz War

September 27th, 1993 31 years ago

In the city of Sukhumi, Abkhazia, ethnic cleansing took place against the Georgian population by Abkhaz forces leading to numerous casualties. The attack marked a significant escalation in the conflict, reflecting the ethnic tensions in the region following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Many civilians were targeted, and the brutal violence shocked both local and international observers.

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