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Azerbaijan takes Artsakh citizen captive

A 65-year old citizen from Artsakh is detained by Azerbaijani authorities after getting lost and accidentally crossing into Azerbaijani-controlled territories, the National Security Service of Artsakh said.

Azerbaijan takes Artsakh citizen captive

Azerbaijan takes Artsakh citizen captive

STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 3, ARTSAKHPRESS: The 65 year old citizen is a resident of the town of Tchartar of Martuni region. He went missing around 13:00, December 3.

The incident was immediately reported to the Russian peacekeepers.

Negotiations are underway to return the citizen..


     

Politics

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Economy

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Society

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Military

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Interview

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Culture

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Sport

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Diaspora

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