“Villagers in Nagorno-Karabakh flee to Azerbaijan for fear of losing their land, says report; US citizen governor’s absence raises questions”

Villagers in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Tavush Province are fleeing to Azerbaijan amid ongoing hostilities to protect their land, confirms Governor Arsen Aghababyan. In the US for two weeks, Aghababyan left before the events in Tavush and may return due to the dire situation. Garenik Danielyan is currently in charge of the governor’s office. Despite criticism, Aghababyan’s decision aims to reassess the situation until it calms down in Tavush.