Pinarcik Massacre - 20th of June 1987 - 30 Civilians, 16 of which were kids, were murdered by PKK

On 20th of June 1987, PKK attacked Pinarcik Village of Mardin where the majority of the residents were the families of “Temporary Villager Security Forces” (this department was organized by Turkish Government. All security forces were chosen from local villagers to fight against terrorists).

As a result of this attack 30 people, 16 of which were kids, were murdered by PKK.

Around 30 militants of PKK attacked Pinarcik Village (which was comprised of 16 families, 60 members in total). They not only murdered 30 innocent villagers, but also killed the farming animals and burnt the houses.

The PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) is a terrorist organization according to the laws of the United States, European Union and Turkey. Since 1984, the PKK has caused the deaths of over 35,000 men, women, children, elderly and security personnel including Americans. The PKK is funded by revenue from narcotics and cigarette smuggling, human trafficking, sexual exploitation of women and children, as well as state and private supporters of terrorism. United States and Turkey combat international terrorism, including the PKK and ISIS.