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, Azerbaijan and Russia said they have signed a deal with to end the military conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after more than a month of bloodshed.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign deal to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but is populated and controlled by ethnic Armenians.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to defuse Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

The United States announced on Sunday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have given their consent to a "humanitarian ceasefire" over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region that will take effect on Monday. &nbsp;

"Congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who just agreed to adhere to a cease fire effective at midnight. Many lives will be saved," US President Donald Trump said on Twitter.

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The latest ceasefire brokered by the US came after similar agreements negotiated by France and Russia to stop the fighting that has killed thousands.&nbsp;

It will take effect at 8 am local time (12 am EDT) on Oct. 26, said a joint statement by the US State Department and the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia.&nbsp;

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Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan Ambassador to the US welcomed the ceasefire in a statement that also blamed Armenia for "provocations".

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"We urge Armenia to observe the ceasefire and stop its military provocations as agreed. Azerbaijan is strongly committed to achieving peace and the high number of Azerbaijani civilian deaths in recent weeks shows who is the aggressor," she said.

Armenia and Azerbaijan's decades-long conflict is over Karabakh since the 1990s when Armenian separatists captured the mountainous region in a war that killed about 30,000 people.&nbsp;

Karabakh's self-declared independence has not been recognised globally, which includes Armenia, and it remains a part of Azerbaijan according to international law.

The prevailing fighting broke out on September 27 between the neighbouring nations who accuse each other of having targeted the civilians and violating the previous truces.

The United States announced on Sunday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have given their consent to a "humanitarian ceasefire" over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region that will take effect on Monday.

The United States announced on Sunday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have given their consent to a "humanitarian ceasefire" over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region that will take effect on Monday. "Congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who just agreed to adhere to a cease fire effective at midnight. Many lives will be saved," US President Donald Trump said on Twitter. Congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who just agreed to adhere to a cease fire effective at midnight. Many lives will be saved. Proud of my team @SecPompeo & Steve Biegun & @WHNSC for getting the deal done! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 25, 2020 × The latest ceasefire brokered by the US came after similar agreements negotiated by France and Russia to stop the fighting that has killed thousands. It will take effect at 8 am local time (12 am EDT) on Oct. 26, said a joint statement by the US State Department and the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia. Also read | Armenia, Azerbaijan continue to clash over Nagorno-Karabakh despite US talks Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan Ambassador to the US welcomed the ceasefire in a statement that also blamed Armenia for "provocations". Also read | International community, including India, should recognise Karabakh's existential threat: Armenian PM to WION "We urge Armenia to observe the ceasefire and stop its military provocations as agreed. Azerbaijan is strongly committed to achieving peace and the high number of Azerbaijani civilian deaths in recent weeks shows who is the aggressor," she said. Armenia and Azerbaijan's decades-long conflict is over Karabakh since the 1990s when Armenian separatists captured the mountainous region in a war that killed about 30,000 people. Karabakh's self-declared independence has not been recognised globally, which includes Armenia, and it remains a part of Azerbaijan according to international law. The prevailing fighting broke out on September 27 between the neighbouring nations who accuse each other of having targeted the civilians and violating the previous truces.

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The US has now stepped up diplomatic efforts to try to end the ongoing Karabakh conflict between the two nations. Watch report.

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The Nagorno-Karabakh truce has been marred by fighting. Villages have been deserted and they now resemble ghost towns. Watch report.

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The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia are scheduled to separately meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Friday.

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Welcoming the delegation, Aliyev said that visit of the Turkish delegation to Azerbaijan has a "special significance in this difficult time."

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Greek hackers from ‘Anonymous Greece’ hacked over 150 state websites of Azerbaijan government in support of Armenia. Breaching the online security of the state owned website the hacker also downloaded information from there.

“As a little support to the Armenians we brought down 150 Azerbaijan government websites,” Anonymous Greece announced on Facebook.

However, the majority of the state websites are back to work again, but with major functioning issues.

Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani Army has lost more than 3,000 servicemen since the eruption of hostilities in conflict-torn Nagorno-Karabakh, the press secretary of the president of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh said on Saturday.

"The intelligence data show that the Azerbaijani losses had already exceeded 3,000 servicemen. Most bodies remain in the neutral zone, and nothing is being done for their transportation," Vagram Pogosyan wrote on his Facebook page.

(With inputs from agencies)

Greek hackers from ‘Anonymous Greece’ hacked over 150 state websites of Azerbaijan government in support of Armenia. Breaching the online security of the state owned website the hacker also downloaded information from there.

Greek hackers from ‘Anonymous Greece’ hacked over 150 state websites of Azerbaijan government in support of Armenia. Breaching the online security of the state owned website the hacker also downloaded information from there. “As a little support to the Armenians we brought down 150 Azerbaijan government websites,” Anonymous Greece announced on Facebook. However, the majority of the state websites are back to work again, but with major functioning issues. Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani Army has lost more than 3,000 servicemen since the eruption of hostilities in conflict-torn Nagorno-Karabakh, the press secretary of the president of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh said on Saturday. "The intelligence data show that the Azerbaijani losses had already exceeded 3,000 servicemen. Most bodies remain in the neutral zone, and nothing is being done for their transportation," Vagram Pogosyan wrote on his Facebook page. (With inputs from agencies)

Greek hackers bring down over 150 Azerbaijani government websites as sign of support for Armenia

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

Armenian officials said that Azerbaijan forces engaged in heavy fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after Azerbaijan launched a new offensive on Saturday.

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Armenian defence ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said: "Heavy fighting is ongoing on other flanks," while the Azerbaijan defence ministry said it had "captured new footholds in Karabakh".

At least 200 people have been killed in the fighting which erupted last week.

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Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged "third parties" to stay out of the conflict. Armenia had announced earlier that it would work with Russia, United States and France for a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.

"We (already) saw Syrian fighters taken from the battlefields in Syria to Libya," the US secretary of state said adding that it "created more instability, more turbulence, more conflict, more fighting, less peace".

"I think it would do the same thing in the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh as well. So I hope that reporting proves inaccurate," he added.

"This is a longstanding conflict in this border space, when those tensions rise, internationalising this, third parties bringing ammunition, weapon systems ... you increase the complexity, you increase the risk of loss of lives, you decrease the capacity for peace," Pompeo added.

"We've urged everyone to just stay out of this other than to urge that there be a ceasefire and that dialogue be the methodology by which order is restored, peace is restored. At least we hope that's the case," he said.

"We’ve certainly communicated that to both the Azerbaijanis and Armenian leaders, and to the Turks as well," Pompeo asserted.

Turkey, however, said the three big powers should not have any role in peacemaking.

Armenian officials said that Azerbaijan forces engaged in heavy fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after Azerbaijan launched a new offensive on Saturday. Watch: Armenian defence ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said: "Heavy fighting is ongoing on other flanks," while the Azerbaijan defence ministry said it had "captured new footholds in Karabakh".

Armenian officials said that Azerbaijan forces engaged in heavy fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after Azerbaijan launched a new offensive on Saturday. Watch: Armenian defence ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said: "Heavy fighting is ongoing on other flanks," while the Azerbaijan defence ministry said it had "captured new footholds in Karabakh". At least 200 people have been killed in the fighting which erupted last week. Also Read: Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict can threaten oil supply in the region Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged "third parties" to stay out of the conflict. Armenia had announced earlier that it would work with Russia, United States and France for a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. "We (already) saw Syrian fighters taken from the battlefields in Syria to Libya," the US secretary of state said adding that it "created more instability, more turbulence, more conflict, more fighting, less peace". "I think it would do the same thing in the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh as well. So I hope that reporting proves inaccurate," he added. "This is a longstanding conflict in this border space, when those tensions rise, internationalising this, third parties bringing ammunition, weapon systems ... you increase the complexity, you increase the risk of loss of lives, you decrease the capacity for peace," Pompeo added. "We've urged everyone to just stay out of this other than to urge that there be a ceasefire and that dialogue be the methodology by which order is restored, peace is restored. At least we hope that's the case," he said. "We’ve certainly communicated that to both the Azerbaijanis and Armenian leaders, and to the Turks as well," Pompeo asserted. Turkey, however, said the three big powers should not have any role in peacemaking.

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Pakistan has refuted claims that its army was involved in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and fighting alongside Azerbaijan. Pakistan's Foreign Office has said that the claims were "irresponsible". He was quoted by Dawn.

On Thursday, Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Avet Adonts spoke exclusively with WION ands said that he "can't exclude the possibility" of Pakistani fighters fighting on ground alongside Azerbaijan along with "mercenaries operating in Azerbaijan". He also added that it would not be a surprise for them. He even recalled how Pakistani fighters were present in Nagorno-Karabakh when war erupted in 1990s.

Zahid Hafeez Chaudri, Spokesperson of Pakistan's Foreign Office said that the country remained deeply concerned over the conflict that has erupted in Nagorno Karabah region.

Pakistan supports position of Azerbaijan in the ongoing conflict. Armenian President Ilham Aliyev has even thanked Pakistan Turkey and Afghanistan for their support

The hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia have not ceased and tensions are high still.

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Azerbaijan said Friday that Armenia must withdraw troops from the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region in order to end days of fighting, after France, Russia and the United States urged a ceasefire.

"If Armenia wants to see an end of this escalation of the situation, the ball is in the court of Armenia," Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign affairs aide to the president of Azerbaijan, told reporters during an online press conference.

"Armenia must ends its occupation," of Karabakh, he said. "Enough is enough."

Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces erupted Sunday over a longstanding territorial dispute centering around Karabakh.

Nearly 200 people including civilians have been killed in the fighting despite growing international calls for a ceasefire.

Pakistan has refuted claims that its army was involved in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and fighting alongside Azerbaijan. Pakistan's Foreign Office has said that the claims were "irresponsible".

Pakistan has refuted claims that its army was involved in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and fighting alongside Azerbaijan. Pakistan's Foreign Office has said that the claims were "irresponsible". He was quoted by Dawn. On Thursday, Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Avet Adonts spoke exclusively with WION ands said that he "can't exclude the possibility" of Pakistani fighters fighting on ground alongside Azerbaijan along with "mercenaries operating in Azerbaijan". He also added that it would not be a surprise for them. He even recalled how Pakistani fighters were present in Nagorno-Karabakh when war erupted in 1990s. Zahid Hafeez Chaudri, Spokesperson of Pakistan's Foreign Office said that the country remained deeply concerned over the conflict that has erupted in Nagorno Karabah region. Pakistan supports position of Azerbaijan in the ongoing conflict. Armenian President Ilham Aliyev has even thanked Pakistan Turkey and Afghanistan for their support The hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia have not ceased and tensions are high still. Also Read | Armenia says ready to engage with mediators for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire Azerbaijan said Friday that Armenia must withdraw troops from the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region in order to end days of fighting, after France, Russia and the United States urged a ceasefire. "If Armenia wants to see an end of this escalation of the situation, the ball is in the court of Armenia," Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign affairs aide to the president of Azerbaijan, told reporters during an online press conference. "Armenia must ends its occupation," of Karabakh, he said. "Enough is enough." Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces erupted Sunday over a longstanding territorial dispute centering around Karabakh. Nearly 200 people including civilians have been killed in the fighting despite growing international calls for a ceasefire.

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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.

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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.

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