A year since fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh, many Armenians still feel lost

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September 20, 2024

Ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh sit next to their belongings near a tent camp after arriving to Armenia's Goris in Syunik region, Armenia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them. (Vasily Krestyaninov/AP)

One year ago, Azerbaijani forces swept into the Nagorno-Karabakh region — or Republic of Artsakh, as many Armenians call it — and took over the long-contested area. The attack followed a monthslong blockade. Now, there are no Armenians left in the region and those who fled fear they will never see home again.

Host Scott Tong hears firsthand accounts of what happened in those days and where many of those who fled are now from journalist Siranush Sarsgyan and children's social worker Gohar Gyurjyan.

Translation was provided by the Fund for Armenian Relief, which is supporting some of the people heard in this story.

This segment aired on September 20, 2024.

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