Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) is recognized as part of Azerbaijan by international players.
However, most of the region is controlled by Armenian separatists.
The majority of the population in Nagorno-Karabakh is Armenian Christian whereas Azerbaijan is a Muslim majority country. Thus, ethnicity and religion is the two main reason for the conflict.
Nagorno-Karabakh is a breakaway region in South Caucasus/Transcaucasia.
In late 1980 the Armenian parliament had voted for transfer of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, however this demand was rejected by the collapsing Soviet.
Why in news?
Recently a decade old territorial disputes has been erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Nagorno-Karabakh
Why in news?
Recently a decade old territorial disputes has been erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh region.