The leader of the Nagorno-Karabakh separatist government announced the dissolution of all government agencies. And this republic will no longer exist as of January 1, 2024.

Mr. Samvel Chakramyan, President of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh or the Republic of Artsakh which has not received international recognition, issued a declaration to dissolve all state institutions and all organizations affiliated with these institutions by January 1, 2024, after which the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh will no longer exist. Residents are asked to familiarize themselves with the conditions of integration proposed by the Azerbaijani government. and independently decide whether to continue living in this area or not. WHEREAS, Azerbaijan has guaranteed free, voluntary and unimpeded departure. The leader of the separatist group also revealed that The decision was made to dissolve the Republic because it gave priority to ensuring the physical safety and vital interests of the people of Artsakh.

Protesters hold flags of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia.

The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh occupies Azerbaijan. But the majority of the population is of Armenian descent. Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought two wars over the disputed territory since the collapse of the Soviet Union three decades ago.

Meanwhile, the Armenian government announced today that Counting until this morning Some 65,036 Armenians have flown from Nagorno-Karabakh into Armenia, out of the 120,000 who had previously been in the territory, after Azerbaijan's lightning offensive and seizure. The area was reclaimed from separatists last week. This caused the separatist groups to lay down their weapons and announce the disbandment of their own forces. Azerbaijan later reopened the only road linking Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia on Sunday. There are Russian peacekeeping forces taking care of security in the area. - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency