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François PICARD

All over in Nagorno-Karabakh? Azerbaijan claims sovereignty over Armenian enclave

All over in Nagorno-Karabakh? © FRANCE 24

Separatists in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh have agreed to lay down their weapons on Day 2 of what may be remembered as a tale in three acts: Azerbaijan's drone-powered win on the battlefield in 2020, the months-long blockade of the only land corridor into the enclave and finally, Tuesday's sudden offensive by Baku. 

We ask about the protests in Armenia's capital Yerevan against the government of the losing side and about Russia, which failed in its peacekeeping role. What happens now? To the enclave and to civilians on both sides?

It's a shock to see the potential end of a seemingly endless conflict: the first fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh erupted when rival neighbours were still part of the Soviet Union. Why is it coming to a head now? How do events reshape the balance of power in the Caucasus and beyond?

Produced by Charles Wente, Rebecca Gnignati and Imen Mellaz.

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