UN Court Orders Azerbaijan to Allow Return of Ethnic Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan is also mandated to ensure the safety of Armenians remaining in the region, amidst accusations of ethnic cleansing by Armenia.

Azerbaijan is ordered by the International Court of Justice to allow ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh during the Azerbaijani military takeover to return to their homes.
The court also mandates Azerbaijan to ensure the safety of those Armenians who remain in Nagorno-Karabakh, protecting them from force or intimidation that may cause them to flee.
Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing, a claim that Azerbaijan denies, stating it is seizing control of a breakaway territory whose status has been contested through several wars.
Azerbaijan's foreign ministry has stated its commitment to upholding the human rights of the Armenian residents of Karabakh on an equal basis with other citizens of Azerbaijan.
Despite the court's ruling and Azerbaijan's assurances, many ethnic Armenians who fled express doubts about their safety if they return to the enclave under the rule of what they perceive as a hostile power.