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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

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The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a long-standing and complex territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Here's an overview of the key aspects:

Background

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●     Location: Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous region in the South Caucasus, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians1.

●     Historical Context: The conflict has deep historical roots, with tensions escalating during the late Soviet era. In 1988, ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh sought to secede from Azerbaijan, leading to the First Nagorno-Karabakh War (1988-1994)1.

Major Conflicts

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1.  First Nagorno-Karabakh War (1988-1994):

○   Outcome: The war ended with a ceasefire in 1994, with Armenian forces controlling Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding Azerbaijani territories1.

2.  Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (2020):

○   Outcome: A six-week war in 2020 resulted in significant territorial gains for Azerbaijan. A ceasefire brokered by Russia ended the conflict, with Azerbaijan reclaiming parts of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas2.

Recent Developments

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●     2023 Offensive: In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive, leading to the surrender of Nagorno-Karabakh's local forces. The region's separatist government announced it would dissolve by January 20242.

●     Humanitarian Impact: The conflict has caused significant displacement and humanitarian crises, with tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fleeing the region2.

International Involvement

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●     Mediation and Peacekeeping: Russia has played a key role in mediating ceasefires and deploying peacekeepers. Other countries, including Turkey and Iran, have also been involved in various capacities12.

Current Status

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●     Ceasefire and Integration: As of late 2023, a ceasefire is in place, and discussions are ongoing about the integration of Nagorno-Karabakh into Azerbaijan2.

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains one of the most enduring and volatile disputes in the post-Soviet space, with deep-seated historical, ethnic, and geopolitical dimensions.

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References

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. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - Wikipedia

2. Nagorno-Karabakh: Conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenians explained - BBC[1]

3. Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict | Global Conflict Tracker

  1. ^ "Nagorno-Karabakh: Conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenians explained". 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-08-11.