Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / World News / Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire'
  • World

    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire'

    Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Written by
    Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Mail
    Last updated on Apr 04, 2016, 04:16 pm
    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire'
    Credits:
  • Azerbaijan announced a "unilateral ceasefire" in fighting with Armenian forces over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

    The decision was made in light of growing international concern over the escalation of violence in the region.

    The clashes have so far left 30 soldiers and civilians dead on both sides.

    International pressure has been mounting for a cessation of hostilities in this latest flareup of the conflict.

  • In this article
    An overview of the conflict Details of the Nagorno-Karabakh region A Russian ceasefire How has the truce progressed? Fighting erupts again Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire' Armenian, Azeri forces trade charges on ceasefire violation
  • Introduction

    An overview of the conflict

    An overview of the conflict
  • The conflict is centered around the landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh along the Ajerbaijan-Armenia border.

    The region was created as the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region within the Soviet Socialist Republic of Azerbaijan in the 1920s.

    It lies in Azeri territory, but is inhabited by ethnic Armenians.

    In 1991, the region declared itself independent after ethnic clashes that followed the fall of the Soviet Union.

  • Nagorno Karabakh

    Details of the Nagorno-Karabakh region

    Details of the Nagorno-Karabakh region
    Credits:
  • Karabakh is a word of Turkic and Persian origin meaning "black garden", while "Nagorno" is a Russian word meaning "mountain".

    The region is situated between the eastern border of Armenia and the south-western border of Azerbaijan.

    It is an independent autonomous region with its own government, ministries and leaders, however parts of the region remain under Azerbaijan's control.

    Armenia backs the region militarily.

  • Information

    A Russian ceasefire

  • In 1994, Russia brokered a ceasefire between both forces, leaving the territory in control of ethnic Armenians. Presently, Russia, France and the US co-chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Minsk Group, which has been attempting to broker an end to the dispute.

  • Progress

    How has the truce progressed?

    How has the truce progressed?
    Credits:
  • There was intermittent fighting between 1994 and 2006.

    In 2006, Nagorno-Karabakh held a referendum and created a new constitution. The referendum was termed a farce by Azerbaijan and fighting has continued ever since.

    The fighting became intense after 2008 and clashes left over a 100 civilians and soldiers dead on both sides.

    2014 was the bloodiest year in the conflict with 72 soldiers dead.

  • Information

    Fighting erupts again

  • The latest flare-up of hostilities was triggered by claims by Armenian and Karabakh forces that Azerbaijan launched an offensive to take over territory in the region on 2 April 2016.

  • 4 Apr 2016

    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire'

    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbeijan calls 'unilateral ceasefire'
    Credits:
  • Azerbaijan announced a "unilateral ceasefire" in fighting with Armenian forces over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

    The decision was made in light of growing international concern over the escalation of violence in the region.

    The clashes have so far left 30 soldiers and civilians dead on both sides.

    International pressure has been mounting for a cessation of hostilities in this latest flareup of the conflict.

  • Disputed Claims

    Armenian, Azeri forces trade charges on ceasefire violation

    Armenian, Azeri forces trade charges on ceasefire violation
  • The Azeri defence ministry issued a statement saying "Azerbaijan, showing goodwill, has decided to unilaterally cease hostilities."

    Azerbaijan warned that it would retaliate to any resumption of fighting by Armenian backed forces.

    However, the claims were disputed by Karabakh military officials, who stated that, "fierce fighting is under way on south-eastern and north-eastern sectors of the Karabakh frontline."

Latest News
  • NASA's Perseverance rover completes first test drive on Martian soil
    NASA's Perseverance rover completes first test drive on Martian soil
    Science
  • Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is auctioning off the first-ever tweet
    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is auctioning off the first-ever tweet
    Science
  • Realme rolls out Realme UI 2.0 update for Narzo 20
    Realme rolls out Realme UI 2.0 update for Narzo 20
    Science
  • 'Test, track, and treat': Centre to states/UTs reporting COVID-19 surge
    'Test, track, and treat': Centre to states/UTs reporting COVID-19 surge
    India
  • 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 reaches dealerships; deliveries to commence soon
    2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 reaches dealerships; deliveries to commence soon
    Auto
Related Timelines
  • Weeks after clash, China says disengagement at most locations "complete"
    Weeks after clash, China says disengagement at most locations "complete"
    World
Trending Topics
Coronavirus
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love World news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

World Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Twitter Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda Batman
Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota Fashion Tips Mercedes
James Anderson Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League
Big Bang Theory X-Men TATA Royal Enfield
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021