The current blockade is not the first time that the Azerbaijani Government has used its geographically favorable position against the Armenian people. Blockades of Armenia have been instituted beforebefore and even following the tragic earthquake in Armenia 2 years ago. Mr. President. the government of Azerbijan is attempting to intimidate the Armenian people into ending its support of selfdetermination for the Armenians in NagornoKirabakh. Due to crackdowns by the Az)rbaijan authorities. 300.000 Armenisn refugees have been forced to flee for their lives. This has created a tragic human rights situation and has left mainy people homeless. The situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan is often misrepresented as an ethnic dispute on a level playing field.
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