Civilian Infrastructure and Population Under Attack in Nagorno-Karabakh Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Jan 7 2024

By: Rizwan Shah

The Nagorno-Karabakh region, also known as Artsakh, has been the epicenter of a destabilizing conflict that has left its civilian population stranded amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis. As reported by the Human Rights Defender of Nagorno-Karabakh, Gegham Stepanyan, Azerbaijan continues to relentlessly attack the civilian infrastructure and the populace, pushing the region into a state of despair and desperation.

The relentless attacks by Azerbaijan have been unyielding. The tools of conflict, as detailed by Stepanyan, include military aviation, artillery, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These assaults have led to the appalling situation where the entire population of the region has been forced to take shelter in basements, enduring harsh conditions devoid of basic amenities such as electricity, communication, food, or heating.

The onslaught has triggered a mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. As the conflict escalates and the threats to civilian lives increase, the Armenian community is being driven from their homes, forced to seek refuge wherever they can find safety. The history of the conflict has left deep scars on the Armenian community, with the current crisis only serving to reopen these historical wounds.

The humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh extends beyond the borders of the region, impacting the Armenian community globally. In the United States, this crisis has sparked protests against the visit of the Turkish ambassador and prompted a response from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The gravity of the situation has underscored the trauma experienced by the Armenian community and highlighted the urgent need for support in the face of this grave humanitarian crisis.

In conclusion, the persistent attacks on the civilian infrastructure and population in Nagorno-Karabakh have precipitated a dire humanitarian crisis. As the world watches, the residents of Artsakh continue to endure the harsh winter without basic utilities or supplies, their lives hanging in the balance amidst the turmoil of conflict.

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