The recent Azerbaijani assault on Nagorno-Karabakh, resulting in the forced exodus of Armenians, demands immediate global attention. Despite warnings, the international community, including the EU, failed to prevent Azerbaijan’s military actions. The blockade of the Lachin corridor exacerbated the crisis, prompting concerns of genocide. Former ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo labeled Azerbaijan’s actions as potential genocide. The collapse of Nagorno-Karabakh’s government and mass exodus underscore the need for swift global measures. The EU, criticized for its gas agreement with Azerbaijan, must move beyond verbal condemnations, imposing sanctions to deter further aggression. Inaction poses a dangerous precedent for authoritarian states globally.
Unfolding Tragedy in Nagorno-Karabakh Demands Swift Global Response
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