Azerbaijan's Victory in Nagorno-Karabakh Crushes Armenian Diaspora's Hopes for an Independent Homeland

The fall of Nagorno-Karabakh stuns Armenian diaspora, extinguishing dream of homeland.
Azerbaijan's swift offensive defeated region's forces, prompting exodus of 80% of population.
Armenians fear erasure of community in land they view as historic heartland.
Diaspora had hoped Nagorno-Karabakh would gain independence or join Armenia.
Armenians abroad accuse world powers of failing to protect the territory's population.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 5:01:00 PM