This Sunday, Pope Francis called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to reach an agreement to end the humanitarian crisis in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, during the Angelus, in St. Peter’s Square.
“I have followed these days the dramatic situation of the exiles of Nagorno-Karabakh. Once again, I call for dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with the hope that the talks between the parties, with the support of the international community, will provide a lasting solution, an agreement that puts an end to the humanitarian crisis,” said Francisco in a new appeal to the crisis, cited by the Efe agency.
Following last week’s Azerbaijani military operation, which led to the capitulation of the self-proclaimed republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, the enclave was virtually emptied of its population, with more than 100,000 Armenians fleeing to Armenia.
The Government of Armenia denounced that Azerbaijan is carrying out “ethnic cleansing”, to which Baku responded that it did not force Armenians to leave the territory, but insists that those who remain in Nagorno-Karabakh must comply with Azerbaijani legislation. with their rights. and obligations.
Source: TSF
