Coverage dated September 26, 2023

Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

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Azerbaijan has detained the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia following Azerbaijan’s 24-hour blitz last week to reclaim control of the enclave. The arrest on Wednesday of Ruben Vardanyan was announced by Azerbaijan’s border guard service.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Azerbaijan has detained the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia following Azerbaijan’s 24-hour blitz last week to reclaim control of the enclave. The arrest on Wednesday of Ruben Vardanyan was announced by Azerbaijan’s border guard service.

  2. Washington Times

    Azerbaijan arrests the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government after an offensive (opens Washington Times)

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    Azerbaijan’s border guard service said Wednesday it has detained the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Azerbaijan arrests fleeing former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The offensive has triggered an exodus of tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians — more than a third of the region's population.

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