Karabakh

Azerbaijan celebrated the anniversary of reclaiming control of Karabakh, marking a historic moment for the country and the entire region by closing the tragic chapter of decades of bloody conflict and starting a new chapter of peace.

Azerbaijan has lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia, marking a significant step forward in the fragile peace between the two countries after decades of conflict, but the territorial dispute over Nagorno-Karabakh remains a barrier.

After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South…

A rift has developed between Russia and Azerbaijn

The meeting signals a continuing momentum after the two South Caucasus rival neighbours announced in March that they had finalised the text of a historic peace agreement to end decades of war over the Karabakh region.

Mass graves discovered in Karabakh's Shusha and Khojaly reveal remains of civilians missing since the First Karabakh War, with evidence of possible torture, Azerbaijan authorities claim.

Azerbaijan and Armenia said Thursday that they had wrapped up peace talks aimed at resolving the Caucasus neighbours' decades-long conflict, both sides having agreed the text of a possible treaty.

Azerbaijan's upcoming snap parliamentary election amid ruling party dominance and past criticisms. Election follows Karabakh region conflict.

Armenia and Azerbaijan are working towards normalizing relations amidst tensions over border demarcation.

When Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago, their task was clear: keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan and prevent another war in the volatile region.