Many Armenians fear that Azerbaijani rule over #Karabakh could result in ethnic cleansing. Here's five reasons why. #MonitoringKarabakh #Armenia #Azerbaijan

Thread: @HRW documented four separate incidents of #Azerbaijan 's use of cluster munitions during the on-site investigation, which showed flagrant disregard for the safety of civilians. The use of cluster munitions should cease immediately hrw.org/news/2020/10/2…

Interesting discussion hosted by Institute for War & Peace Reporting. Little optimism from Laurence Broers, Richard Giragosian and eminmilli about current prospects for peace. Pessimism validated by recent uncompromising rhetoric from President #Aliyev and PM #Pashinyan . #KarabakhMonitoring fb.watch/1fXUKyuhZ_/

Armenian-Azerbaijani war at a critical conjuncture. AZ forces have extended advance along southern flank to recapture yesterday Zangilan. Now reportedly advancing northwards through Qubatly towards Lachin, the corridor connecting ARM + NK. 1/9

Oil major bp reportedly expresses support for #Azerbaijan in its war over #Karabakh - a move that seems to be at odds with UK and EU calls for an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations. nk.gov.az/en/article/114… #MonitoringKarabakh

While the UK government has urged both sides in the #Karabakh conflict to return to the negotiating table, bp has reportedly expressed support for #Azerbaijan - a country in which it is a major investor. nk.gov.az/en/article/114… #MonitoringKarabakh

A humanising piece by Cavid #RussiaIsNotAlly about the plight of Azerbaijani IDPs, which highlights both their extreme frustration at the lack of progress in past peace negotiations and the destructive implications for all sides in attempting to impose a military solution in #Karabakh .

Nationalist fervour and support for #Azerbaijan 's role in the conflict is reportedly high in #Baku . If #Aliyev and #Pashinyan do meet in #Moscow as they said today they are ready to do, Azerbaijan may not be especially disposed towards compromise.

THREAD: As fighting between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan over #Karabakh continues, what do we know about what the people living in the contested territory want?

In this thread we present survey data published by The Conversation (1/8) #MonitoringKarabakh

There's strong evidence that mercenaries from #Syria are fighting for #Azerbaijan in #Karabakh . Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty unpacks what we know so far.

THREAD: #Azerbaijan and #Armenia are markedly different media environments. This is important in the context of the contradictory narratives coming out of the #Karabakh conflict: it affects the ability of journalists to verify competing claims (1/7) #MonitoringKarabakh