Nagorno-Karabakh

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Maldives Republic | 2 years, 8 months ago | urgent

Explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Ongoing Crisis

An explosion at a fuel storage depot in Nagorno-Karabakh killed at least 20 people and injured nearly 300. The blast occurred amid a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians after Azerbaijani forces regained control. The cause is unknown. Armenian officials sent a medical helicopter team from Yerevan. Victims were waiting for fuel after a 10-month Azerbaijani blockade. Talks between Azerbaijani officials and separatist representatives took place. Over 13,550 residents fled to Armenia. Russian peacekeepers assisted in evacuations. Two Azerbaijani soldiers died from a landmine. Armenian PM Pashinyan vowed to work with international partners.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 8 months ago | optimistic

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Forces Agree to Ceasefire

Ethnic Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a Russian-brokered ceasefire after an Azerbaijani offensive. The ceasefire demands complete disarmament of Karabakh forces. Azerbaijan's offensive resulted in at least 32 casualties and 200 wounded. Talks are planned in Yevlakh between Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives. Armenian PM Pashinyan denied involvement in drafting the ceasefire and accused Azerbaijan of 'ethnic cleansing'. Russia's peacekeepers mediated, but Moscow's focus is on Ukraine. Armenia conducted military exercises with the US, straining relations with Russia.