The fall of an enclave in Azerbaijan stuns the Armenian diaspora, extinguishing a dream

BEIRUT — The swift fall of the Armenian-majority enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani troops and exodus of much of its population has stunned the large Armenian diaspora around the world. Traumatized by genocide a century ago, they now fear the erasure of what they consider a central and beloved part of their historic homeland. The … Read more

First refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh arrive in Armenia following Azerbaijan’s military offensive

YEREVAN, Armenia — The first refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh have arrived in Armenia, local officials reported Sunday, after Azerbaijan imposed a 10-month blockade on the breakaway region and conducted a lightning military offensive there, reclaiming full control of the region as a result. Thousands of people were evacuated from cities and villages affected by the latest … Read more

Beleaguered Armenian area in Azerbaijan accepts pressing help cargo

Authorities in an remoted ethnic Armenian area of Azerbaijan have allowed entry of a humanitarian help cargo in a step towards easing a dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan that had blocked transport to the area since late final 12 months ByThe Related Press September 12, 2023, 9:51 AM YEREVAN, Armenia — Authorities in an remoted … Read more