Nagorno-Karabakh Exodus: Ethnic Armenians Flee as Azerbaijan Asserts Control

The entire ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh has fled the disputed enclave, with over 100,000 people leaving in the past week. Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, recaptured the region through a military offensive, leading to accusations of "ethnic cleansing" by Armenia. The exodus has left the enclave empty, with the capital city of Stepanakert appearing deserted. Azerbaijan's president plans to reintegrate Nagorno-Karabakh into the country, but the fleeing Armenians express concerns about their rights and fear persecution. The international response has been criticized as too little, too late, with little influence over Azerbaijan.