U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien visited the town of Kapan in the southern Syunik province to speak with displaced people who fled from Nagorno-Karabakh, in order to better understand the challenges they are currently facing.
“We support the Armenian government’s efforts, in close coordination with humanitarian organizations, to help displaced persons and refugees find shelter and comfort in Armenia,” the Embassy said in a statement.
On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, which left hundreds of Armenians killed and thousands of others displaced. On September 20, the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire on Azerbaijan’s terms, including the dissolution of the Defense Army. On September 18, President of the Republic of Artsakh Samvel Shahramanyan signed a decree, according to which the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) will cease to exist by January 1, 2024. Over 100,000 displaced residents have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh and reached Armenia.
