El Mozote massacre

The El Mozote massacre occurred in December 1981 in El Salvador, when the Salvadoran military killed around 800 to 1,000 villagers, mostly women and children, in response to guerrilla activities. The military attacked the village of El Mozote and nearby communities, believing residents supported rebel fighters. The massacre was part of a broader civil conflict, involving human rights abuses committed by the government’s armed forces. It was initially denied but eventually revealed through investigations and testimonies, highlighting the severity of violence during the Salvadoran Civil War and raising awareness about the need for justice and accountability in such atrocities.