"When will world push back?": Alexis Ohanian appalled as Artsakh flag gets trodden over amid Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict

Oct 17 2023
Sreeja Banik
Serena Williams' husband, and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, was deeply disturbed when he witnessed the flag of the Republic of Artsakh being trampled upon during the ongoing Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict.

The Republic of Artsakh, also known as the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, is a region in dispute. While it is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, it is predominantly inhabited by Armenians.

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh ever since the territory surrendered to Azerbaijan on September 20. This conflict has evolved into a matter encompassing civil rights, human rights, and various other concerns.

Across the globe, ethnic Armenians are fervently advocating for the preservation of their ancestral lands, which are gradually being encroached upon by Azerbaijan.

Alexis Ohanian, who has Armenian roots from his father, Chris' side, recently took to social media to express his deep dismay after witnessing a person disrespecting and trampling upon the flag of the Republic of Artsakh.

Ohanian voiced his fears that Azerbaijan may continue its aggressive expansion into Armenian territories in the upcoming months if the international community doesn't stand up against this injustice and provide assistance to the Armenians during this challenging period.

"They're not even trying to be diplomatic about it. Watch Azerbaijan press on to conquer even more Armenian land in the coming months. When will the world push back?" Ohanian posted on X (formerly Twitter).