Historical Events tagged with "nagorno-karabakh"
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Violence Against Armenians in Baku
A violent pogrom against the Armenian community erupted in Baku, Azerbaijan, leading to widespread attacks, torture, killings, and expulsions. Lasting over a week, the violence was fueled by ethnic tensions between Azerbaijanis and Armenians amidst the backdrop of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Thousands of Armenians suffered from brutal assaults and were forced to flee their homes, creating significant fear and displacement. The atrocities committed during this period marked a dark chapter in the region's complex ethnic history.
Continue ReadingViolence Against Armenian Community in Sumgait
In late February, the Armenian community in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, faced violent assaults as systemic tensions escalated. This unrest was fueled by the growing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, where ethnic Armenians demanded independence from Azerbaijan. The culmination of hostility erupted into riots led by Azerbaijani mobs targeting Armenians, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries as well as significant property damage. Many Armenian residents fled the city amidst the chaos, seeking safety from the violence that had overtaken their neighborhoods.
Continue ReadingNagorno-Karabakh Votes for Secession from Azerbaijan
The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast held a critical vote on secession from Azerbaijan, resulting in a 98.8% approval for joining Armenia. This decision emerged from long-standing ethnic tensions within the Soviet Union, where the majority Armenian population sought closer ties to Armenia. The vote marked the beginning of an escalating conflict, known as the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenians in the region, leading to significant military clashes and civilian strife.
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