Tochni massacre

Tochni massacre
Part of Turkish invasion of Cyprus
LocationTochni, Larnaca, Cyprus
DateAugust 14, 1974; 50 years ago (1974-08-14)
TargetTurkish Cypriots
Attack type
Massacre
WeaponsGuns
Deaths84
PerpetratorsGreek Cypriot members of the EOKA B
MotiveAnti-Turkish sentiment, Hellenization

Tochni massacre refers to the killing of 84 Turkish Cypriots from the village of Tochni, Larnaca, Cyprus by Greek Cypriot members of EOKA B during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in the Summer of 1974.