Karabakh's Armenians Seek Refuge in Armenia as UN Urged to Monitor Rights

The leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway region internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but beyond Baku's control, has stated that the 120,000 ethnic Armenians living there will leave for Armenia due to their unwillingness to live under Azerbaijani rule and fear of ethnic cleansing. Azerbaijan has denied any intention to harm them and has promised to guarantee their rights and integrate the region. The process of disarmament is underway, and humanitarian aid has started to arrive. The exodus of the Armenian population could have significant implications for the South Caucasus region, where various powers are vying for influence.