Nagorno-Karabakh: Escalation of conflict forces thousands of ethnic Armenians to flee
Over 14,000 people crossed into Armenia - many of whom are now living in critical conditions.
Azerbaijan ranks 88 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International has been working in Azerbaijan since the early 1990s, working at a cross-border and regional level to support the development of civil society and reduce poverty.
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Over 14,000 people crossed into Armenia - many of whom are now living in critical conditions.
Tbilisi, 15 October, 2020 – CARE International is concerned about the condition of thousands of conflict-affected population – especially women and youth– following the continuation of Nagorno-Karabakh armed conflict and urges donors and aid agencies to prioritise conflict-affected people and displaced population amidst emergency aid and recovery plans.
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