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Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave homes, lives behind

Maria Katamadze
September 27, 2023

The exodus of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh continues. Tens of thousands have already crossed the border into Armenia. For nine months they suffered blockades and have little hope that they will be able to return to their homeland.

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