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conflictdisplacement2 years ago

Mass Exodus: Nagorno-Karabakh Deserted as Azerbaijan Claims Victory

The city of Khankendi in Nagorno-Karabakh, the largest in the region, has been deserted as over 100,000 Armenians fled following Azerbaijan's defeat of separatist forces. Despite assurances of safety and equal treatment, residents feared persecution and left for neighboring Armenia, leaving behind their homes and businesses. The Red Cross is offering evacuation assistance, but immediate needs such as electricity, water, and gas for the coming winter remain. The anger and mistrust among ethnic Armenians towards Azerbaijan are palpable, making it challenging for the city to rebuild and for residents to trust their safety.

via Al Jazeera English|
#armenia#azerbaijan#conflictdisplacement
international-affairs2 years ago

UN Mission Arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh, Marking the End of Ethnic Armenian Exodus

A United Nations mission has arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh, marking the global body's first access to the region in about 30 years. The mission, led by a senior U.N. aid official, comes as the mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region is nearing its end following a recent Azerbaijani military offensive. Armenia has requested the World Court to order Azerbaijan to withdraw its troops from civilian establishments in Nagorno-Karabakh and grant the United Nations access. The World Health Organization has reported that over 100,000 ethnic Armenians have made the journey to Armenia in less than a week, and the organization is sending experts to provide assistance.

via Reuters|
#azerbaijan#ethnic-armenians#international-affairs
conflictdisplacement2 years ago

Mass Exodus: Ethnic Armenians Forced to Flee Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan Takes Over

Thousands of ethnic Armenians are fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh and seeking refuge in Armenia after Azerbaijan's military defeated separatist forces in the breakaway region. At least 19,000 out of 120,000 ethnic Armenians have already crossed into Armenia, with many traveling in overcrowded vehicles and enduring long journeys without food. As the exodus continues, fuel stations in the Karabakh capital are overwhelmed by panic buying, and a massive blaze at a fuel storage facility has resulted in casualties.

via Al Jazeera English|
#armenia#azerbaijan#conflictdisplacement
conflict2 years ago

Massive Explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh Forces Thousands to Flee

A large explosion has rocked a fuel store being used by ethnic Armenian refugees fleeing the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan's successful military offensive to retake control of the region. Thousands of ethnic Armenians have started to flee, with reports suggesting that virtually the entire population of the enclave will leave. The explosion occurred at a fuel depot near the Stepanakert-Askeran highway, causing a large fire and potential casualties. Azerbaijan has blockaded Nagorno-Karabakh for nine months and controls the only main route out, but recently allowed the first civilians to leave. The U.S. and other western countries have expressed concerns for the ethnic Armenians' security and rights.

via ABC News|
#azerbaijan#conflict#ethnic-armenians
conflict2 years ago

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.

via BBC|
#armenia#azerbaijan#conflict
human-rights2 years ago

Protecting Civilian Rights in Nagorno Karabakh: Azerbaijan's Responsibility

Human Rights Watch has called on Azerbaijani authorities to address the dire humanitarian needs of ethnic Armenian civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan's military operation to regain control over the region. The military intervention came after months of shortages of essential supplies, and Azerbaijan has disrupted access to the region for over 9 months. Human Rights Watch urges Azerbaijan to ensure the safety and humanitarian needs of the population, allow civilians to evacuate temporarily to Armenia, and permit the transportation of food and medical supplies into Nagorno-Karabakh. International monitoring is necessary to ensure Azerbaijan meets its human rights obligations.

via Human Rights Watch|
#azerbaijan#ethnic-armenians#human-rights
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Azerbaijan's Blockade: Surrender or Starve for Karabakh Armenians

Azerbaijan has tightened its blockade on Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving the ethnic Armenian population with two choices: submit to rule from Baku or continue to suffer from deprivation. The blockade has resulted in empty grocery store shelves, rationed food, and a lack of essential supplies. Azerbaijan has offered to provide aid, but the Karabakh Armenians have rejected it, viewing it as a tactic to exert control. The crisis is deepening as negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue, with Azerbaijan seeking to regain full control of Nagorno-Karabakh. The blockade is seen as a political dispute rather than a humanitarian crisis, and the pressure on Azerbaijan to ease the blockade has so far been unsuccessful.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
#azerbaijan#blockade#conflictinternational-relations
conflict2 years ago

Tensions Rise as Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Escalates

The ethnic Armenian leadership in Nagorno-Karabakh is facing increasing pressure as negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan progress, with indications that Armenia is willing to cede control of the region to Azerbaijan. The self-proclaimed authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh are finding themselves politically isolated and are struggling with power outages, gas supply interruptions, and a blockade on traffic imposed by Azerbaijan. Ruben Vardanian, a former Karabakh state minister, has emerged as a leader of Armenian resistance to Azerbaijani control and has formed an organization to protect the region's Armenian identity. Many ethnic Armenians fear that Azerbaijan's aim is to ethnically cleanse them from the territory, while Azerbaijan insists that it will treat them as equal citizens. The situation remains tense, with sporadic exchanges of fire and ongoing pressure from Azerbaijan to dismantle the ethnic Armenian institutions in Karabakh.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
#armenia#azerbaijan#conflict