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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 27, 2006, Askeran, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///During and after the breakaway war with Azerbaijan, Karabakhi-Armenians burned and destroyed not only Azeri villages and town quarters but also desacrated Azeri Muslim mosques and cemetaries like this one.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 27, 2006, Martuni, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A lone woman takes her two cows to pasture in a newly-cleared minefield. Nagorno Karabakh has more land mines per capita than any other country in the world. Land mine clearance is an essential part of post-war recovery.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 27, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A snowy street scene in the capital city of Stepanakert.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 27, 2006, Askeran, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///During and after the breakaway war with Azerbaijan, Karabakhi-Armenians burned and destroyed not only Azeri villages and town quarters but also desacrated Azeri Muslim mosques and cemetaries like this one.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 27, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A snowy street scene in the capital city of Stepanakert.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 27, 2006, Martuni, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A lone woman takes her two cows to pasture in a newly-cleared minefield. Nagorno Karabakh has more land mines per capita than any other country in the world. Land mine clearance is an essential part of post-war recovery.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Many residents in Shushi, like this man, are Armenian refugees from Sumquyit, Azerbaijan, site of a large Armenian massacre in 1989. Suffering from enormous unemployment, physical and mental wounds, many turn to drugs and alcohol for solace.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Worshippers in the nearly empty church in Shushi. The large church was rebuilt after the war with money donated by the NGO, "Armenian Diaspora." Much of the rebuilding in Nagorno Karabakh has been funded by Diaspora donors.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A church choir sings during a sparsely attended Sunday mass.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A church choir sings during a sparsely attended Sunday mass.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Worshippers in the nearly empty church in Shushi. The large church was rebuilt after the war with money donated by the NGO, "Armenian Diaspora." Much of the rebuilding in Nagorno Karabakh has been funded by Diaspora donors.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 24, 2006, Shushi, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Many residents in Shushi, like this man, are Armenian refugees from Sumquyit, Azerbaijan, site of a large Armenian massacre in 1989. Suffering from enormous unemployment, physical and mental wounds, many turn to drugs and alcohol for solace.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 23, 2006, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A high priest blesses a war memorial. God and guns are ever present in Nagorno Karabakh, a "country" whose main identity is religion, a common justification for their violent breakaway from the Muslim (Shiite) majority Azerbaijan. Military conscription is mandatory for men, including members of the clergy, who must serve as military priests.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 23, 2006, Kharamort, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Karabakhi soldiers prepare for a visit from the Ministry of Defense.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 23, 2006, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A high priest blesses a war memorial. God and guns are ever present in Nagorno Karabakh, a "country" whose main identity is religion, a common justification for their violent breakaway from the Muslim (Shiite) majority Azerbaijan. Military conscription is mandatory for men, including members of the clergy, who must serve as military priests.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 23, 2006, Kharamort, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Karabakhi soldiers prepare for a visit from the Ministry of Defense.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 22, 2006, Askeran, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A crucifix hangs above a typical table setting, complete with the ubiquitous pomegranates, persimmons and tea.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 22, 2006, Kharamort, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Varten, a pensioner, lost his two sons to the war. His wife died soon after. He receives roughly $20 USD every month as a pension from the Karabakhi government. Like many others, Varten resorts to keeping animals and private gardens in order to make ends meet.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 22, 2006, Askeran, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A crucifix hangs above a typical table setting, complete with the ubiquitous pomegranates, persimmons and tea.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 22, 2006, Kharamort, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Varten, a pensioner, lost his two sons to the war. His wife died soon after. He receives roughly $20 USD every month as a pension from the Karabakhi government. Like many others, Varten resorts to keeping animals and private gardens in order to make ends meet.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 20, 2006, Martuni, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A worker from the NGO, "Halo Trust" searches for anti-personel landmines. Nagorno Karabakh, per capita, has the largest amount of landmines in the world.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 20, 2006, Martuni, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///A worker from the NGO, "Halo Trust" searches for anti-personel landmines. Nagorno Karabakh, per capita, has the largest amount of landmines in the world.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 19, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Laundry hangs outside Soviet-era apartment buildings damaged by years of war.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
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    REPORTAGE - Bergkarabach von Polaris
    December 19, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Unemployed Karabakhi men play backgammon.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 19, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Laundry hangs outside Soviet-era apartment buildings damaged by years of war.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS

     

  • The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
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    The forgotten Republics of the Soviet Empire: Nagorno Karabakh
    December 19, 2006, Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan: The Republic of Nagorno Karabakh (NKR) began its secession from Azerbaijan during the final years of the Soviet Union. The breakaway war with Azerbaijan ended in 1994 with an estimated 30,000 dead and nearly 750,000 displaced. While a fragile cease-fire still stands, there is yet to be a peace agreement, leaving the official status of Nagorno Karabakh in a state of limbo. Although it is not recognized by a single nation, the NKR maintains all the governmental trappings of a sovereign state, with an elected president, cabinet, parliament and military.///Unemployed Karabakhi men play backgammon.. Credit: Narayan Mahon / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    DUKAS/POLARIS