Bergkarabach soll erneut Zugang zu Hilfsgütern erhalten, wie von der staatlichen armenischen Nachrichtenagentur Armenpress unter Berufung auf die örtlichen Behörden berichtet.Bergkarabach: Es sei „eine
Vereinbarung getroffen, die humanitären Transporte der russischen
Friedenstruppen und des Internationalen Komitees vom Roten Kreuz entlang des
Latschin-Korridors wieder aufzunehmen“. Grund für diesen Schritt seien die „ernsten humanitären Probleme“ in der Region.
The Lachin Corridor connects Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia.Aserbaidschan
hatte die Straße seit Monaten blockiert und damit die Versorgung der Region mit
Lebensmitteln und Medikamenten erschwert. Die rund 120.000 Menschen in
Bergkarabach leiden seitdem an Hunger.
Armenia has agreed to grant access to aid from Azerbaijan as part of the agreement. Armenia had previously refused this, fearing excessive dependence on Azerbaijani aid deliveries, according to Tagesschau. Additionally, the government had feared an invasion by Azerbaijani troops.
A new president has been elected in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Inmitten der Spannungen zwischen Armenien und Aserbaidschan um
Bergkarabach haben die Abgeordneten der Grenzregion einen neuen Präsidenten
gewählt. Der bisherige Chef des dortigen Sicherheitsrats, Samwel Schahramanjan,
hat die Wahl gewonnen. Er folgt dem Anfang September zurückgetretenen
Präsidenten Arajik Harutjunjan ins Amt.
Azerbaijan condemns the election of the new president, labeling it as „illegal“ and „a clear violation“ of its „sovereignty and territorial integrity“. Turkey, which is allied with Azerbaijan, stated that it does not recognize „this unlawful election“. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara referred to the election as „a blatant violation of international law, including the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the OSCE principles“.
The European Union stated that it does not recognize the „constitutional and legal framework“ of the conducted vote. However, it also called on the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh to support a „de facto leadership“ that is capable and willing to engage in „outcome-oriented discussions“ with Azerbaijan.
Scholz äußert sich besorgt über Spannungen in Bergkarabach
According to a statement from the federal government, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) expressed his „deep concern“ to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over the increased tensions of the past week during a phone call. He specifically mentioned the worrisome relocation of military units. The federal government strongly urges to „refrain from any military escalation“. Furthermore, it was stated that a prompt agreement on humanitarian aid for the people in Nagorno-Karabakh is now necessary.
Armenia has been in dispute with Azerbaijan over the Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The enclave, which is predominantly inhabited by Armenians, is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but it has declared independence. The conflict has resulted in several brief wars between the two former Soviet republics. Following a ceasefire mediated by Russia in 2020, Russian peacekeeping forces were deployed in the region.