Thousands of Armenians Displaced by Azerbaijan Conflict Face Uncertain Future
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Over 100,000 ethnic Armenians like Alisa Ghazaryan have fled Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia after Azerbaijan's military offensive. They fear persecution despite assurances from Azerbaijan.
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Displaced Armenians feel they have lost their homeland and way of life. Many destroyed property before fleeing, hoping to someday return.
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The recent fighting has separated families for nearly a year due to an Azerbaijani blockade. Some reunited after fleeing to Armenia.
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Hopes are fading for a peace deal after a planned meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders was cancelled. Some predict further aggression by Azerbaijan.
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Displaced Armenians now face urgent needs like housing. They feel let down by Russian peacekeepers and the lack of early UN intervention.