Zara Massacre, May 12, 2016

(Arabic: الزارا ) is a small, Alawi-majority (Alawite) village of about 800 inhabitants in southern Hama province, on the shore of Rastan lake (Here on Wikimapia). It was attacked by Islamist rebels of Jabhat al-Nusra, Ahrar Al-Sham, and allies, reportedly in violation of a cease-fire agreement, early on May 12, 2016. Reports from both sides confirm many citizens were executed, including the mayor. Around 200 others, including women and children, were missing, most apparently taken prisoner, shipped across the lake towards rebel-held Rastan.