Unrecognized since 2024 The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh ceases to exist. The corresponding decree was signed by its President Samvel Shahramanyan.
The decree states the need to disband all state institutions and organizations subordinate to Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) before January 1, 2024, as well as the termination of the existence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) ).
The population of Nagorno-Karabakh, including those outside the region, will have to familiarize themselves with Azerbaijan's proposals on the terms of reintegration. After this, each resident will be able to independently decide whether to stay in the region.
The decree will take effect immediately after its publication.
Recall that on September 19, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense announced the start of “anti-terrorist measures of a local nature” ; against Armenian groups in Karabakh. At that time, a large number of shellings were reported in Nagorno-Karabakh. Yerevan denied the presence of Armenian troops in the region.
Later that day, Baku announced conditions for the cessation of anti-terrorist operations, including the surrender and disarmament of armed groups in the region and the self-dissolution of local authorities.