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Karabakh conflict: Diplomatic efforts underway as 2nd truce falls apart

Oct 21, 2020 09:00

The foreign ministers of Republic of Armenia and Republic of Azerbaijan have arrived in Russia to discuss their countries’ dispute over the South Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh, days before heading to Washington for separate meetings with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as heavy fighting over the region is in its fourth week.
Armenia threatens to recognize Karabakh as fresh fighting continues

Oct 19, 2020 13:14

Armenia has threatened to unilaterally recognize the independence of the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh if the Republic of Azerbaijan refuses to comply with peace talks, as both sides continue to accuse each other of violating a humanitarian ceasefire amid reports of fresh fighting in and around Karabakh.
Death, destruction after missiles hit Azerbaijan's second city of Ganja

Oct 17, 2020 09:20

A missile strike has leveled a row of homes in Azerbaijan's second largest city of Ganja, killing at least 13 and injuring more than 40 people in their sleep in a sharp escalation of the conflict over Karabakh.
Iran proposes ancillary mechanism to Minsk Group to help Karabakh settlement

Oct 15, 2020 15:40

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells his Azeri counterpart about a proposal by Iran that foresees the Islamic Republic, Turkey, and Russia boosting a standing so-called Minsk Group that has failed to resolve decades of territorial dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Russia, Turkey call for joint efforts to end Karabakh conflict

Oct 15, 2020 11:49

Russia and Turkey have called for international cooperation and joint efforts to end the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Karabakh region.
Karabakh conflict: Armenia, Azerbaijan continue to trade fire, blame

Oct 14, 2020 08:40

Fighting between Azeri and Armenian forces over the disputed Karabakh territory is continuing despite a recent ceasefire, with the two sides repeatedly accusing each other of violating the truce.
Spokesman: Iran favors lasting peace between Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia

Oct 14, 2020 05:34

Iran welcomes any move that would resolve the conflict between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia and stop the killing of civilians in the Nagorno-Karabakh fighting, the spokesperson for the Iranian government said.
Iranian official hails Russia’s mediation for truce in Nagorno-Karabakh

Oct 14, 2020 05:15

The chief of staff of the Iranian president lauded Moscow’s mediation in the war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, calling for an end to the armed clashes.
Unidentified drone crashes in NW Iran as Armenia, Azerbaijan clash over Karabakh

Oct 13, 2020 10:25

An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle has crashed in Iran’s northwestern province of Ardabil close to the area where an intense fighting is underway between neighboring Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan over the disputed Karabakh region.
Armenia, Azerbaijan play blame game over violation of humanitarian ceasefire

Oct 13, 2020 08:38

Republic of Armenia and Republic of Azerbaijan continue to accuse each other of violating a recent humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed region of Karabakh.