List of massacres in Singapore
The following is a list of massacres that have occurred in Singapore (numbers may be approximate):
The Sook Ching Centre Monument at Hong Lim Complex in Chinatown
The Civilian War Memorial in the War Memorial Park at Beach Road. The four columns are a symbolic representation of the four major races of Singapore, namely the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians.
| Name | Date | Location | Deaths | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sook Ching massacre | February 18-March 2, 1942 | Singapore | 40,000-50,000 | [1] |
| Selarang Barracks Incident | August 30-September 5, 1942 | Singapore | ≥4 | [2] |
| Double Tenth Incident | October 10, 1943 | Singapore | 57 | [3] |
References
- Journal, The Asia Pacific. "The Battle of Singapore, the Massacre of Chinese and Understanding of the Issue in Postwar Japan | The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus". apjjf.org. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- "Stolen Years: Australian prisoners of war | Australian War Memorial". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- "1943 - Double Tenth Massacre". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
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