Nagorno-Karabakh

Some of the key events about Nagorno-Karabakh

• 1920

  Soviet rule imposed on Nagorno-Karabakh, suppressing local autonomy
• 1923

  Establishment of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast within the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic
• 1988

  Mass demonstrations in Stepanakert calling for unification with Armenia
• 1988

  Ethnic tensions escalate into violent clashes between Armenians and Azerbaijanis
• 1991

  Declaration of independence by the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
• 1991

  Nagorno-Karabakh declares independence, leading to full-scale war
• 1992

  Khojaly massacre results in hundreds of Azerbaijani civilian deaths
• 1994

  Ceasefire agreement signed, ending the First Nagorno-Karabakh War
• 1994

  Despite ceasefire, sporadic violence continues along the line of contact
• 2006

  Adoption of a new constitution by referendum in the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
• 2008

  Construction of a new airport in Stepanakert to improve transportation links
• 2008

  Clashes erupt, violating the ceasefire and causing military casualties
• 2010

  Skirmishes intensify, resulting in deaths on both sides
• 2012

  Opening of the Vardenis-Martakert Highway, connecting Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh
• 2015

  Completion of the Artsakh State University's new campus in Stepanakert
• 2016

  "Four-Day War" breaks out, causing significant military and civilian casualties
• 2017

  Establishment of the "Free Artsakh" TV channel to promote local media
• 2019

  Implementation of a universal healthcare program for all residents of Nagorno-Karabakh
• 2020

  Second Nagorno-Karabakh War leads to thousands of deaths and displacement
• 2022

  Azerbaijani forces launch attacks, resulting in further casualties and territorial changes

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