Aliyev's Historic Flag-Raising in Nagorno-Karabakh
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President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan raised the national flag in Nagorno-Karabakh's main city, Khankendi/Stepanakert, marking Azerbaijan's conquest of the region following a lightning offensive last month. The offensive led to the exodus of ethnic Armenians, with the majority of the estimated 120,000 residents fleeing to Armenia. Aliyev's visit coincided with his 20th year as president and reflects his long-standing commitment to bringing Nagorno-Karabakh back under Azerbaijani control.
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