NPR

Azerbaijan, Armenia Trade Accusations Of Breaking Cease-Fire In Nagorno-Karabakh

The conflict over the disputed territory that broke away more than two decades ago appears to rage on despite the truce brokered by Moscow over the weekend.
An wounded Armenian soldier getting treatment in the basement of a medical center on Wednesday outside the city of Stepanakert, in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Russia on Wednesday proposed sending military observers to monitor a shaky cease-fire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, amid mutual recriminations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over alleged truce violations.

In the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, officials accused Armenia of trying to attack Azerbaijan's petroleum pipelines. In turn, Armenian officials said Azerbaijan was trying to seize Nagorno-Karabakh despite the cease-fire.

The tiny oil-rich region in the South Caucuses, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, has been governed

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR5 min read
The NFL Responds After A Player Urges Female College Graduates To Become Homemakers
Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of "homemaker" in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking "in his personal capacity."
NPR4 min read
From College Exposés To Family Secrets, Check Out These New Podcasts
There's a lot to celebrate in May — graduation, Mother's Day, Memorial Day. Add finding your new favorite podcast to the list with the NPR One team's recommendations from across public media.
NPR11 min read
We Asked, You Answered: What's The Secret To A Close Relationship With Siblings?
As part of our series on "the Science of Siblings," we looked at how some brothers and sisters are best friends. Here are some of the stories you shared of close ties with siblings.