The Ballymurphy Massacre refers to a series of shootings that took place in August 1971 in the Ballymurphy area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. During a military operation, members of the British Army killed ten unarmed civilians over three days, mistakenly believing they were involved in paramilitary activities. The victims included a priest and a mother of eight. The incident occurred during a period of heightened conflict known as The Troubles, which involved violent clashes between nationalist/republican groups and unionist/loyalist factions. For decades, the families of the victims sought justice and accountability, leading to ongoing investigations and inquiries into the events surrounding the massacre.