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South Caucasus geopolitics expert Anzhela Elibegova claims the risk of ethnic cleansing in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) is clear to all those mediating talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

"The discussions on security mechanisms for the Artsakh Armenians at the negotiations indicate that absolutely everyone is aware of the risk of ethnic cleansing. Everyone understands that Armenians are facing eviction and violence,” she wrote on Facebook on Wednesday.

“When the ruling regime in Armenia, realizing this, recognizes Artsakh as part of Azerbaijan, it knows perfectly well that no international mechanisms would protect Armenians in the long run in case of such a solution. Azerbaijan does not even protect the rights of its own citizens and goes unpunished, let alone protect Armenians.

“Every mindful person should realize that it’s unacceptable to support and be a part of this criminal scheme. The fate of 120,000 Armenians is not a plaything to make a mistake and start the game all over again. It is about the lives of Armenians,” the expert stressed.