Blocking the Lifeline: The 2022 Blockade of the Lachin Corridor in Nagorno-Karabakh
Recently, a group of Azerbaijanis have been preventing access to the Lachin Corridor, which connects Armenia to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Source: Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty SUMMARY The 2022 blockade of the Republic of Artsakh was a conflict in the Republic of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) between Armenia and Azerbaijan in December 2022. The conflict arose after Azerbaijan blocked the Lachin Corridor, a vital access point for Armenian residents in Nagorno-Karabakh to essential services, including medical care. This led to the European Court of Human Rights indicating an interim measure, requesting that the Government of Azerbaijan take all measures within their jurisdiction to ensure safe passage through the Lachin Corridor. The conflict also resulted in allegations of multiple violations of the Convention by both Armenia and Azerbaijan, including violations of the right to life, the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to