Tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh flare up again, Armenia faces risk of coup

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry on September 9 expressed strong opposition to the presidential election in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, calling the vote "a flagrant violation of the Constitution and laws of Azerbaijan, as well as the basic norms and principles of international law."

Tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh flare up again. (Source: Reuters)

Nagorno-Karabakh, which is de facto controlled by Armenian forces, has held presidential elections despite Baku’s objections. The move is sure to increase tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. In a more alarming sign, a large Azerbaijani military force has been deployed on the border with Armenia.

This may indicate that the government is ready to consider a military solution to the Karabakh issue.

In another development, the situation in Armenia is also becoming increasingly tense. Some local sources said that Wagner private military corporation (PMC) gunmen may arrive in the country and the number could be from 3,000 to 12,000.

According to the pro-Armenian government Telegram channel Bagramyan 26 , Wagner gunmen could be used to destabilize the political situation in Armenia and even participate in a coup.

Meanwhile, figures close to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are actively discussing information about possible scenarios to overthrow him. There are also reports that Armenian security agencies are closely monitoring activities at the military base in Gyumri. The Kremlin has criticized such information.

Notably, amid rumors of a coup, Prime Minister Pashinyan decided to dismiss the head of the State Security Service of Armenia, Sarkis Hovhannisyan. His position will be temporarily filled by the agency's deputy, Artur Gasparyan.

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