Sicilian Mafia wars

Sicilian Mafia wars


Image on top: Defense Minister Salvo Andò reviews the troops involved in Operation Sicilian Vespers
Image below: Photo of the Capaci bombing (1992)
Date1962 - 30 June 1963 (1963-06-30) (First Mafia War) (1 year, 5 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)
1981 - 1984 (Second Mafia War) (3 years, 11 months, 4 weeks and 2 days)
12 March 1992 (1992-03-12) - 8 July 1998 (1998-07-08) (1992-93 bombings and Operation Sicilian Vespers) (6 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
Location
 Italy, Sicily

The Sicilian Mafia wars (Italian: Guerre di mafia siciliane) represent a period of violence and conflict between the various mafia families of the island, especially from the post-World War II era. These conflicts, which involved the major mafia organizations such as Cosa Nostra, were characterized by struggles for territorial control, illegal businesses, and alliances with local politicians and entrepreneurs. The mafia wars manifested through murders, bombings, and a relentless escalation of violence, often culminating in massacres that shocked both Sicily and the entire country. Among the most notable periods of conflict are the 1980s and 1990s, which saw the involvement of prominent figures such as Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, key players in the fight against the mafia.

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