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Episode: NZ-Armenians explain the pain behind the invasion of Artsakh
Description: Artsakh is a ghost town. The disputed territory, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, was once home to around 120,000 ethnic Armenians. Artsakh is officially viewed by much of the world as part of Azerbaijan. In September, Azerbaijani forces enacted a large-scale military offensive against the breakaway state. The residents fled, and soon a decree was signed that would officially dissolve all of Nagorno-Karabakh’s institutions. Despite the ongoing refugee crisis, this extraordinary story has faded from public attention. One person who has been speaking about the chaos is Dr Maria Armoudian, a...