Tri-nation Peace Pact Signed Over Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
To end the military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh region that has been ongoing for over a month, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia have signed a peace pact. Under the pact, the Azeri and Armenian forces will withdraw from the respective regions they have captured and Russia will deploy peace-keepers to "patrol the frontline". The Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, that was rooted back in 1994, has claimed over 5000 lives since September this year.
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Peace-Pact
Courtesy: BBC
Armenia, Azerbaijan Endorse Peace In Nagorno-Karabakh Region
Armenia and Azerbaijan on October 30 agreed to defuse Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Both the countries agreed to exchange dead bodies of soldiers and share list of detained war prisoners. The peace-formula was devised by members of OSCE Minsk Group - France, Russia and US - with foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Geneva. Both the countries have been fighting over the contentious region for over 25 years.
Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ceasefire Violation, War, Russia, France, USA
Courtesy: Indian Express
US To Arbitrate In Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict, Hold Meetings On Oct 23
Just before the US presidential elections, the country's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will arbitrate a talk between Armenia and Azerbaijan to ease tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Reportedly, Pompeo will hold meetings with the Foreign Ministers of both the countries concerned on October 23. However, it is unclear whether the talks will happen separately or together. Earlier, Russia failed to bring peace in the region with a… read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Border Dispute
Courtesy: Reuters
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Azerbaijan and Armenia Play Blame Game
Tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region resumed after the violation of a 'ceasefire agreement', as both Armenia and Azerbaijan play 'blame' game. While Azerbaijan stated they 'retaliated' to Armenia's attack, Armenia claims the Azeri army initiated the attack. Earlier, on October 17, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, had urged both the sides to adhere to the ceasefire agreement which was signed between the countries a few weeks ago. … read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia
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Azerbaijan and Armenia Extend Clash to Two Other Cities
Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are fighting for the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, have extended their firing to two other cities. Reportedly, Armenia claims that Azerbaijan attacked Stepanakert and Azerbaijan stated that Armenians had attacked the city of Ganja. Amid rising tensions, Armenian PM, Nikol Pashinyan said, “We all must dedicate ourselves to a singular goal: Victory.” Earlier, the countries had turned down peace talks offered… read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, War
Courtesy: Al-Jazeera
Nagorno-Karabakh Region Still Critical; Azerbaijan and Armenia Reject Peace Talks
Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are fighting for the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, turned down offers for peace talks from Russia and France. Reportedly, French President Macron and Russia's Putin offered to host peace talks and urged to de-escalate tensions in the disputed region. However, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stated that his troops would continue fighting till Armenia leaves Karabakh. Reportedly, the official death toll… read-more
Tags: Russia, France, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Peace Talks, Nagorno-Karabakh
Courtesy: Al-Jazeera
Armenia, Azerbaijan Fight Over Border Dispute; Civilians Killed
Armenia and Azerbaijan on September 27 involved in a clash over contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region. Reportedly, both the countries informed deaths of civilians in the clash. After the clash, the Russian Foreign ministry called for peace talks to normalise the situation in the former Soviet countries. However, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported Azerbaijan after naming Armenia as a "threat to peace and tranquility."
Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Border Dispute, Shellings
Courtesy: BBC