Azerbaijani Court Rejects Appeals by Former Artsakh Leaders

An Azerbaijani appeals court has rejected appeals filed by former leaders of the breakaway region of Artsakh, according to reports from Baku. The decision represents another legal setback for the officials, whose cases have drawn international attention amid ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the mountainous enclave. The specifics of the rejected appeals and the charges against the former leaders were not detailed in the report. The ruling underscores the judicial complexities surrounding post-conflict accountability in the South Caucasus region following the 2020 war and subsequent military operations. The outcome may have implications for broader discussions about reconciliation and justice in the region.