Historical Events tagged with "azerbaijani"

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Politics & Government

Bishkek Protocol Concludes Ceasefire Negotiations

May 5th, 1994 30 years ago

The Bishkek Protocol was signed to establish a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, effectively freezing the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The agreement was reached in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, following intense discussions under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The protocol aimed to halt hostilities in the region, which had witnessed significant violence since the late 1980s, and set the framework for future peace negotiations.

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Politics & Government

Beginning of the Bloody March Events

March 30th, 1918 106 years ago

Tensions escalated in Baku and surrounding areas, leading to rampant violence and ethnic strife. Azerbaijani and Armenian communities became embroiled in conflict, with multiple reports of killings and property destruction. The chaos erupted due to political instability and competition for power in the region amidst the waning Russian Empire. Initial clashes quickly escalated into widespread violence, affecting thousands in Baku.

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