ICJ Orders Azerbaijan to Allow Ethnic Armenians' Return to Nagorno-Karabakh

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Azerbaijan must allow ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh during the Azerbaijani military takeover to return to their homes. The court stated that Azerbaijan must ensure the safe and unimpeded return of those who wish to go back, as well as guarantee the safety of those who remain in Nagorno-Karabakh. Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fled the region after Azerbaijan captured it in a lightning offensive in September. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry has stated its commitment to upholding the human rights of Armenian residents, but many ethnic Armenians remain skeptical about their safety under Azerbaijani rule.