A separatist leader from&nbsp;Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday (Sep 28)&nbsp;that the breakaway region will cease&nbsp;to exist from January 1, 2024, as Azeri authorities plan to annex the region in its entirety.&nbsp;

"Dissolve all state institutions and organisations under their departmental subordination by January 1, 2024, and the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) ceases to exist," said the decree, which was issued as tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fled in the wake of Azerbaijan's assault&nbsp;last&nbsp;week

Nagorno-Karabakh, a region long controlled by ethnic Armenians, is officially recognised as part of Azerbaijan. In December 2022, concerns of renewed conflict arose when Azerbaijan effectively blocked a crucial access route to the enclave, known as the Lachin corridor.

On September 20, a 24-hour ceasefire halted ongoing hostilities. Subsequently, Azerbaijan and Karabakh authorities initiated discussions about the enclave's integration into Azerbaijan.&nbsp;

<h2>Azerbaijan arrests top Karabakh leader</h2>

An Armenian leader has been apprehended by Azerbaijan from the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Ruben Vardanyan was arrested as he tried to leave the region for Armenia just like thousands of other ethnic Armenians, who fear they will be persecuted by the Azeri authorities.
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Vardanyan is an Armenian businessman, who led the regional&nbsp;government&nbsp;from November 2022 to February of this year.

Vardanyan’s wife has now appealed for support to ensure the safe release of the separatist leader.

"Ruben has stood with the Arsakh people during the 10-month blockade and has suffered with them in their struggle for survival," said Veronika Zonabend.

<h2>Azerbaijan cracking down on “war crime suspects”</h2>

Azerbaijan in a statement to AFP said they were willing to offer amnesty to “Armenian fighters who laid down their arms in Karabakh". However, they made clear that “those who committed war crimes during the Karabakh wars must be handed over to us."

Baku earlier said they were actively looking for “war crimes” suspects.

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<h2>Armenians worried</h2>

However, many of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians living in the region express concerns about their future, with Armenia's prime minister alleging the onset of "ethnic cleansing."

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In the recent week's fighting, Karabakh authorities reported a toll of at least 200 casualties, while Azerbaijan stated that 192 of its soldiers had lost their lives.

Western governments have been urging Azerbaijan to permit international observers to monitor the situation in Karabakh and the treatment of the local population. On Tuesday, Germany joined this chorus, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock advocating for "transparency."

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A separatist leader from Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday (Sep 28) that the breakaway region will cease to exist from January 1, 2024, as Azeri authorities plan to annex the region in its entirety.

A separatist leader from Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday (Sep 28) that the breakaway region will cease to exist from January 1, 2024, as Azeri authorities plan to annex the region in its entirety. "Dissolve all state institutions and organisations under their departmental subordination by January 1, 2024, and the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) ceases to exist," said the decree, which was issued as tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fled in the wake of Azerbaijan's assault last week Nagorno-Karabakh, a region long controlled by ethnic Armenians, is officially recognised as part of Azerbaijan. In December 2022, concerns of renewed conflict arose when Azerbaijan effectively blocked a crucial access route to the enclave, known as the Lachin corridor. On September 20, a 24-hour ceasefire halted ongoing hostilities. Subsequently, Azerbaijan and Karabakh authorities initiated discussions about the enclave's integration into Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan arrests top Karabakh leader An Armenian leader has been apprehended by Azerbaijan from the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Ruben Vardanyan was arrested as he tried to leave the region for Armenia just like thousands of other ethnic Armenians, who fear they will be persecuted by the Azeri authorities. (Top Karabakh leader in Azerbaijan's custody, Source: State border service of Azerbaijan) Vardanyan is an Armenian businessman, who led the regional government from November 2022 to February of this year. Vardanyan’s wife has now appealed for support to ensure the safe release of the separatist leader. "Ruben has stood with the Arsakh people during the 10-month blockade and has suffered with them in their struggle for survival," said Veronika Zonabend. Azerbaijan cracking down on “war crime suspects” Azerbaijan in a statement to AFP said they were willing to offer amnesty to “Armenian fighters who laid down their arms in Karabakh". However, they made clear that “those who committed war crimes during the Karabakh wars must be handed over to us." Baku earlier said they were actively looking for “war crimes” suspects. Also read: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Locals leave for Armenia en masse after Azeri victory claim Armenians worried However, many of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians living in the region express concerns about their future, with Armenia's prime minister alleging the onset of "ethnic cleansing." Watch: Nagorno-Karabakh: Russian military doctors treat blast victims × In the recent week's fighting, Karabakh authorities reported a toll of at least 200 casualties, while Azerbaijan stated that 192 of its soldiers had lost their lives. Western governments have been urging Azerbaijan to permit international observers to monitor the situation in Karabakh and the treatment of the local population. On Tuesday, Germany joined this chorus, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock advocating for "transparency." WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Separatist state Nagorno-Karabakh will cease to exist next year, declares top leader

Tensions are once again flaring between Armenia and Azerbaijan who have accused each other of opening fire at their borders, near the contention region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan: Armenia open fired in several districts

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday traded accusations of opening fire at their border near the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region. This has led to fresh flare-up of tension between the two countries that battled each other in six-week war last year. The conflict claimed more than 6500 lives.

"Units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces attempted a provisional offensive in the eastern direction of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border," Armenia's defence ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

It said that Armenian soldiers "prevented the enemy's attempt" and "an intensive exchange of fire began"

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan said Armenian forces on Saturday night used "sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and various caliber weapons" against Azerbaijani positions in several districts.&nbsp;

The Azerbaijani ministry claims to have "taken adequate measures to put an end to the provocation"&nbsp; 
Neither country reported fatalities.&nbsp;

On Saturday, Nagorno-Karabakh authorities said the only road connecting Armenia to the separatist enclave -- the Lachin Corridor -- was briefly closed due to an incident between the two sides.&nbsp;

Since last year's war, both Azerbaijan and Armenia have reported occasional exchanges of fire along their shared border, sparking fears of another flare up in their territorial dispute.

The war ended in November with a Russian-brokered ceasefire under which Armenia ceded territories it had controlled for decades to Turkish-backed Azerbaijan, but tensions remain high.

(With inputs from agencies)

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday traded accusations of opening fire at their border near the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region. This has led to fresh flare-up of tension between the two countries that battled each other in six-week war last year.

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday traded accusations of opening fire at their border near the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region. This has led to fresh flare-up of tension between the two countries that battled each other in six-week war last year. The conflict claimed more than 6500 lives. "Units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces attempted a provisional offensive in the eastern direction of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border," Armenia's defence ministry said in a statement. It said that Armenian soldiers "prevented the enemy's attempt" and "an intensive exchange of fire began" Meanwhile, Azerbaijan said Armenian forces on Saturday night used "sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and various caliber weapons" against Azerbaijani positions in several districts. The Azerbaijani ministry claims to have "taken adequate measures to put an end to the provocation" Neither country reported fatalities. On Saturday, Nagorno-Karabakh authorities said the only road connecting Armenia to the separatist enclave -- the Lachin Corridor -- was briefly closed due to an incident between the two sides. Since last year's war, both Azerbaijan and Armenia have reported occasional exchanges of fire along their shared border, sparking fears of another flare up in their territorial dispute. The war ended in November with a Russian-brokered ceasefire under which Armenia ceded territories it had controlled for decades to Turkish-backed Azerbaijan, but tensions remain high. (With inputs from agencies)

Armenia, Azerbaijan trade accusations of firing at the border

The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliev, met Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu in Baku on Saturday (November 21) to discuss the stabilisation of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, after the ceasefire with Yerevan was brokered.

Azeri President praises Russia's monitoring help after ceasefire

Armenia has claimed it prevented an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the seizure of power by a group of former officials.

The National Security Service (NSS) said on Saturday that Pashinyan had come under pressure with thousands of demonstrators protesting since Tuesday and demanding he resign over a ceasefire that secured territorial advances for Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh after six weeks of fighting.

The NSS said its former head Artur Vanetsyan, the former head of the Republican Party parliamentary faction Vahram Baghdasaryan and war volunteer Ashot Minasyan were under arrest.

"The suspects were planning to illegally usurp power by murdering the prime minister and there were already potential candidates being discussed to replace him," the NSS said in a statement.

Pashinyan said earlier this week he had no choice but to sign the agreement to prevent further territorial losses. He said he was taking personal responsibility for the setbacks, but rejected calls to step down.

The ceasefire halted military action in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, an enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians. Under the agreement, 2,000 Russian peacekeeping troops are being deployed to the region.

Since the early 1990s, ethnic Armenians had held military control over all of Nagorno-Karabakh and substantial swathes of Azeri territory surrounding it. They have now lost much of the enclave itself as well as the surrounding territory.

Armenia has claimed it prevented an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the seizure of power by a group of former officials. The National Security Service (NSS) said on Saturday that Pashinyan had come under pressure with thousands of demonstrators protesting since Tuesday and demanding he resign over a ceasefire that secured territorial advances for Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh after six weeks of fighting.

Armenia has claimed it prevented an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the seizure of power by a group of former officials. The National Security Service (NSS) said on Saturday that Pashinyan had come under pressure with thousands of demonstrators protesting since Tuesday and demanding he resign over a ceasefire that secured territorial advances for Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh after six weeks of fighting. The NSS said its former head Artur Vanetsyan, the former head of the Republican Party parliamentary faction Vahram Baghdasaryan and war volunteer Ashot Minasyan were under arrest. "The suspects were planning to illegally usurp power by murdering the prime minister and there were already potential candidates being discussed to replace him," the NSS said in a statement. Pashinyan said earlier this week he had no choice but to sign the agreement to prevent further territorial losses. He said he was taking personal responsibility for the setbacks, but rejected calls to step down. The ceasefire halted military action in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, an enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians. Under the agreement, 2,000 Russian peacekeeping troops are being deployed to the region. Since the early 1990s, ethnic Armenians had held military control over all of Nagorno-Karabakh and substantial swathes of Azeri territory surrounding it. They have now lost much of the enclave itself as well as the surrounding territory.

Armenia says prevented assassination attempt on prime minister

In an exclusive interview with WION, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the United States should merge its peace efforts for Nagorno Karabakh with Russia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an excerpt.

Gravitas: Armenian PM says US should merge its peace efforts with Russia

Foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan met Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday. The efforts for a fresh truce were on. World powers are seeking to halt Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

The ministers are due to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday. They will meet Pompeo separately.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov arrived in Moscow for "consultations with the Russian side," the ministry said in a statement.

His Armenian counterpart Zohrab Mnatsakanyan was set to meet with Lavrov in Moscow "to discuss the situation in Karabakh and the implementation of a ceasefire agreement," ministry spokeswoman Anna Nagdalyan said.

It was not immediately clear if the two diplomats would meet Lavrov jointly or separately.

World powers including Russia and the United States have expressed dismay that there has been no let-up in more than three weeks of fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

A truce was agreed in Moscow earlier this month after 11 hours of talks, but the accord had next to no impact on the ground.

A second ceasefire agreed Saturday fell apart almost immediately.

Yerevan says 772 Armenian soldiers and 36 civilians have been killed in the flare-up of fighting.

Baku has reported 63 civilian casualties but has yet to disclose military losses.

Azerbaijan and the Armenian separatists who control its Karabakh region have been locked in a bitter impasse over the fate of the mountainous province since a war in the 1990s that left 30,000 people dead.

Their long-simmering conflict erupted again on September 27 in fierce clashes that raised the alarm over the failure of decades-long international mediation.

Along with France and Russia, the United States co-chairs the so-called Minsk Group of international mediators to the Karabakh peace talks since the 1994 ceasefire.

Baku says its forces have captured ground within Karabakh and that it also now controls Azerbaijani territory that had been held by Armenian forces.

(With AFP inputs)

Foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan met Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday. The efforts for a fresh truce were on. World powers are seeking to halt Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan met Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday. The efforts for a fresh truce were on. World powers are seeking to halt Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The ministers are due to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday. They will meet Pompeo separately. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov arrived in Moscow for "consultations with the Russian side," the ministry said in a statement. His Armenian counterpart Zohrab Mnatsakanyan was set to meet with Lavrov in Moscow "to discuss the situation in Karabakh and the implementation of a ceasefire agreement," ministry spokeswoman Anna Nagdalyan said. It was not immediately clear if the two diplomats would meet Lavrov jointly or separately. World powers including Russia and the United States have expressed dismay that there has been no let-up in more than three weeks of fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. A truce was agreed in Moscow earlier this month after 11 hours of talks, but the accord had next to no impact on the ground. A second ceasefire agreed Saturday fell apart almost immediately. Yerevan says 772 Armenian soldiers and 36 civilians have been killed in the flare-up of fighting. Baku has reported 63 civilian casualties but has yet to disclose military losses. Azerbaijan and the Armenian separatists who control its Karabakh region have been locked in a bitter impasse over the fate of the mountainous province since a war in the 1990s that left 30,000 people dead. Their long-simmering conflict erupted again on September 27 in fierce clashes that raised the alarm over the failure of decades-long international mediation. Along with France and Russia, the United States co-chairs the so-called Minsk Group of international mediators to the Karabakh peace talks since the 1994 ceasefire. Baku says its forces have captured ground within Karabakh and that it also now controls Azerbaijani territory that had been held by Armenian forces. (With AFP inputs)

Armenia-Azerbaijan hold truce talks again in Moscow

Armenian officials accused the Azeri forces of using artillery and missiles early on Sunday, despite both sides agreeing on a ceasefire that went into effect at midnight local time.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: New truce comes into effect in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the brink of war. We decode the long-simmering conflict for you this week on Wion Wideangle. Watch 'Armenia vs Azerbaijan: Bad blood in the Caucasus'.

Armenia vs Azerbaijan: Bad blood in the Caucasus

While the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic the regional conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region is escalating daily. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Azerbaijan strikes inside Armenia

Azerbaijan forces said it hit a missile launch site in Armenia as the conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region continued despite a ceasefire agreement between the two countries in Moscow last week.

Armenia Azerbaijan conflict: Azerbaijan destroys Armenia's two missile launch sites

Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces continued to accuse each other on Tuesday of launching new attacks in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, increasing strain on a three-day-old humanitarian ceasefire intended to end heavy fighting over the mountain enclave.

The fighting has surged to its worst level since the 1990s, when some 30,000 people were killed.

Ethnic Armenian officials in Nagorno-Karabakh said 17 more servicemen had been killed in fighting with Azerbaijan, bringing its total military death toll to 542 since fighting broke out on September 27, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.

Russia, which brokered the ceasefire, appealed for both sides to respect it and Luxembourg repeated European Union calls for Turkey, an ally of Azerbaijan, to do more to secure an end to hostilities that have killed hundreds of people.

The fighting, the deadliest over Nagorno-Karabakh in more than 25 years, is being watched closely abroad partly because of its proximity to Azeri gas and oil pipelines and the risk of regional powers Turkey and Russia being dragged in.

Both Ankara and Moscow are under growing pressure to use their influence in the region to end the fighting.

The ceasefire is meant to allow ethnic Armenian forces and Azerbaijan to swap prisoners and bodies of people killed in two weeks of fighting. Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but governed and populated by ethnic Armenians.

But the ceasefire has frayed quickly. Azerbaijan said on Sunday it had launched air strikes against an Armenian regiment, following what it said was an Armenian rocket attack on an apartment building in the second biggest city of Ganja. Armenia denied carrying out such an attack..

On Monday, Azerbaijan’s defence ministry said Armenian forces had tried to attack its positions around the Aghdere-Aghdam and Fizuli-Jabrail regions, and were shelling territories in the Goranboy and Terter regions inside Azerbaijan.

Nagorno-Karabakh said its forces had inflicted losses on Azeri forces and that large-scale military operations were continuing in the Hadrut area of the enclave.

Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Armenia’s foreign minister, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. He accused Azerbaijan of acting to expand Turkey’s influence in the region and of using pro-Turkish mercenaries - charges both Ankara and Baku deny.

Azerbaijan said 41 Azeri civilians had been killed and 207 wounded since September 27. It has not disclosed information about military casualties.

Nagorno-Karabakh said its military death toll since September 27 had reached 525. At least 31 civilians had been killed, RIA news agency quoted Nagorno-Karabakh rights ombudsman Artak Beglaryan as saying.

(with inputs from agencies

Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces continued to accuse each other on Tuesday of launching new attacks in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, increasing strain on a three-day-old humanitarian ceasefire intended to end heavy fighting over the mountain enclave.

Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces continued to accuse each other on Tuesday of launching new attacks in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, increasing strain on a three-day-old humanitarian ceasefire intended to end heavy fighting over the mountain enclave. The fighting has surged to its worst level since the 1990s, when some 30,000 people were killed. Ethnic Armenian officials in Nagorno-Karabakh said 17 more servicemen had been killed in fighting with Azerbaijan, bringing its total military death toll to 542 since fighting broke out on September 27, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia, which brokered the ceasefire, appealed for both sides to respect it and Luxembourg repeated European Union calls for Turkey, an ally of Azerbaijan, to do more to secure an end to hostilities that have killed hundreds of people. The fighting, the deadliest over Nagorno-Karabakh in more than 25 years, is being watched closely abroad partly because of its proximity to Azeri gas and oil pipelines and the risk of regional powers Turkey and Russia being dragged in. Both Ankara and Moscow are under growing pressure to use their influence in the region to end the fighting. The ceasefire is meant to allow ethnic Armenian forces and Azerbaijan to swap prisoners and bodies of people killed in two weeks of fighting. Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but governed and populated by ethnic Armenians. But the ceasefire has frayed quickly. Azerbaijan said on Sunday it had launched air strikes against an Armenian regiment, following what it said was an Armenian rocket attack on an apartment building in the second biggest city of Ganja. Armenia denied carrying out such an attack.. On Monday, Azerbaijan’s defence ministry said Armenian forces had tried to attack its positions around the Aghdere-Aghdam and Fizuli-Jabrail regions, and were shelling territories in the Goranboy and Terter regions inside Azerbaijan. Nagorno-Karabakh said its forces had inflicted losses on Azeri forces and that large-scale military operations were continuing in the Hadrut area of the enclave. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Armenia’s foreign minister, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. He accused Azerbaijan of acting to expand Turkey’s influence in the region and of using pro-Turkish mercenaries - charges both Ankara and Baku deny. Azerbaijan said 41 Azeri civilians had been killed and 207 wounded since September 27. It has not disclosed information about military casualties. Nagorno-Karabakh said its military death toll since September 27 had reached 525. At least 31 civilians had been killed, RIA news agency quoted Nagorno-Karabakh rights ombudsman Artak Beglaryan as saying. (with inputs from agencies

Nagorno-Karabakh truce frays; Russia appeals for peace

A temporary ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia that came into effect October 11 after almost two weeks of fighting over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region appears weak. Both countries are accusing each other of violating the terms of the agreement.

Armenia- Azerbaijan break ceasefire: Shelling returns after a brief lull

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on October 10 to a ceasefire and to begin "substantive talks" over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh after nearly two weeks of fierce clashes.

Armenia-Azerbaijan to start substantive talks: Move to de-escalate tensions in Karabakh

Over the last week, military action in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, has resulted in the death of at least 100 civilians and Armenian combatants. While the two countries have fought over the region for decades, the current conflict is being seen as one of the most serious in recent years.

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Clashes intensify between two nations

Amid the rising tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenia has expressed its readiness to work with international mediators. Watch report.

Armenia calls for truce with Azerbaijan: Nearly 200 people dead in clashes

Armenia: Ready to work with mediators for ceasefire

The heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia has entered its sixth day as dozens have died and unspecified numbers wounded as the two Caucasian countries battle for the historically disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Watch report.

Day 6 of Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Hundreds killed dozens wounded

In a big development, Armenia has said that it "can't exclude the possibility" of Pakistani fighters on the ground fight along with "mercenaries operating in Azerbaijan". Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Avet Adonts speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Yerevan said," It won't be a surprise for us", recalling how in the 1990s Pakistani nationals were present when war broke in Nagorno Karabakh. He also slammed turkey for sending Jihadis to Azerbaijan explaining "this imposed or instigated war" has been "well planned jointly with Turkey". Clashes have broken between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the past few days over the Nagorno Karabakh region leaving several dead and fears of spillover in the region.

"Can't exclude the possibility", says Armenia on Pakistani fighters on ground amid clashes

The heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia has entered its fifth day as dozens have died and unspecified numbers wounded as the two Caucasian countries battle for the historically disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Watch report.

Day 5 of Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Hundreds killed dozens wounded