Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees Flee To Armenia
Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh are evacuated on September 24,25, 26, 2023 in Kornidzor, Armenia. 100,000 Armenians (virtually the entire population of the region) have fled Nagorno-Karabakh after the enclave was regained by Azerbaijan, who seized the area, prompting fears of repression and ethnic cleansing. This exodus is taking place via the so-called Lachin corridor, the region's only road connection to Azerbaijan's neighbor Armenia.
More Women Join Civilian Defense Training In Armenia
Civilians following first-aid and tactical training inside an old cinema transformed into a paramilitary training facility on July 7, 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. A paramilitary group in Armenia, funded by the diaspora, continues training civilians in handling weapons, first-aid and organising help for those on the frontline of the repeated conflicts with Azerbaijan.
Lake Sevan, Caucasus Region's Largest Lake, Threatened By Pollution And Weather
Armenia's iconic lake is shrinking due to low precipitation and lasting drought. Environmentalists have also warned about the pollution caused by municipal sewage and agricultural water streams flowing into the river streams leading to the lake. July 2023
