Azerbaijan President raises national flag in Karabakh

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Context: President Ilham Aliyev raised Azerbaijan’s flag in the main city of Nagorno-Karabakh

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev raised his country’s flag in Nagorno-Karabakh, sealing Baku’s takeover of the region following a swift military offensive in September, ending three decades of Armenian separatist rule.
The region’s capital, Khankendi also known as Stepanakert, appeared deserted after the offensive.
Aliyev visited various sites in the region and marked his visit on the 20th anniversary of his presidency.
Pope Francis called for the protection of Karabakh’s ancient Christian Armenian monasteries and churches, urging respect for places of worship amid allegations of “ethnic cleansing” by Armenia, a charge denied by Azerbaijan.

Some facts about Nagorno Karabakh:

It shares borders with Iran, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia.
It is a mountainous area in the South Caucasus.
Under international law it is recognised as part of Azerbaijan but ethnic Armenians constitute the majority.
The Lachin corridor is the only road linking Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia.