Mass Exodus: Ethnic Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Cleansing Fears

The first group of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh have arrived in Armenia amid fears of ethnic cleansing, following the enclave's seizure by Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan aims to re-integrate the ethnic Armenians as "equal citizens," but Armenia has warned of potential ethnic cleansing. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashanyan stated that many within Nagorno-Karabakh may feel compelled to leave unless Azerbaijan provides suitable living conditions and protection against ethnic cleansing. While Armenia is prepared to welcome those who leave, an adviser to Nagorno-Karabakh's ethnic Armenian leader expects most residents to depart. The situation has raised concerns about the fate of the remaining population, with reports of food and shelter shortages.