With its September offensive, Azerbaijan regained control over the rest of the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Over 100,000 ethnic Armenians fled en masse for Armenia. While the refugees received a warm welcome and support from the government, many are living in difficult circumstances.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) The separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday it will dissolve itself and the unrecognized republic will cease to exist by year's end after a three-decade bid for independence, while Armenian officials said over
Azerbaijani authorities have pledged to respect the rights of ethnic Armenians in the region and restore supplies, but tens of thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh's residents have fled to Armenia, fearing reprisals.