Sauj Bulagh Massacre

The Sauj Bulagh massacre () was a massacre that took place in 1915 During World war 1. Russian forces, aided by the Assyrians led by Agha Petros and accompanied by some Armenians, captured the town of Sauj Bulagh. Where they then proceeded to massacre the population, slaughtering more than 7,000 Kurds. The massacre also led to 400 Kurdish women and girls to be taken away, with many suffering direct abuse, while others were sold, resold, or traded away for further abuse.
Aftermath
The aftermath of the massacre left Sauj Bulagh completely devastated, villages laid in ruins and cattle killed.
 
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