Sweet Karabagh ● Artsakh

The Republic of Artsakh (called Nagorno-Karabakh until 2017) is a disputed territory in neighboring Azerbaijan.
This territory was ceded to Azeris during the fall of the USSR in 1991, while inhabited by a large majority of Armenians. To the discriminations of the government of Baku, succeeded the pogroms and the massacres of Armenians. The inhabitants of the region then entered an armed struggle for their freedom. A struggle that became a war.
This conflict, considered as hidden by the international community, is still active. To the 25 000 dead since the beginning of the conflict, added each month of new losses, on both sides of the lines.
Life is hard in Artsakh. The young people called from Artsakh and Armenia go to the front to complete their 2 years of military service. They are often the first victims of the conflict.
Despite these sacrificed generations and the tears shed, hope is still there.
The hope of a peaceful future, of a freedom recognized by all.
This country is the image of its inhabitants: it suffers, but does not surrender. The kindness and incredible strength of the Karabaghtsi, who keep faith in Tomorrow, despite the torments endured, is an example of resistance and humanity.
 Gandzassar, Artsakh.
In front of the monastery of Gandzassar, a man performs acrobatics on horseback, sings, dances ... for the few tourists passing through, and the many soldiers gathering here before going to the front.
Gandzassar, Artsakh.
In front of the monastery of Gandzassar, a man performs acrobatics on horseback, sings, dances ... for the few tourists passing through, and the many soldiers gathering here before going to the front.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
Life stronger than war.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
Life stronger than war.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The country independence, recognized by all, remains the only hope for lasting peace.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The country independence, recognized by all, remains the only hope for lasting peace.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The doves are considered as the messengers of the vows.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The doves are considered as the messengers of the vows.

 Gandzassar, Artsakh.
Last prayer before going back to the front.
Gandzassar, Artsakh.
Last prayer before going back to the front.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
A grandmother sadly said goodbye to his little son in the back of the bus permission.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
A grandmother sadly said goodbye to his little son in the back of the bus permission.

 Vank, Artsakh.
Scene of life in the village of Vank.
Vank, Artsakh.
Scene of life in the village of Vank.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
La guerre a balayé plusieurs générations d'hommes.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.
La guerre a balayé plusieurs générations d'hommes.

 Chouchi, Artsakh.
Everyone is mobilized for the defense of the country.
Women are not required to perform military service, but the army has many, enlisted by conviction.
Chouchi, Artsakh.
Everyone is mobilized for the defense of the country.
Women are not required to perform military service, but the army has many, enlisted by conviction.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The smile of the children, in the neighborhoods bruised by the war.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The smile of the children, in the neighborhoods bruised by the war.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
Everywhere, the buildings bear the stigmata of the shelling and bombing of the Azeri army.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
Everywhere, the buildings bear the stigmata of the shelling and bombing of the Azeri army.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.


 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.


 Gandzassar, Artsakh.
Faith remains the cement of the people of Artsakh.
Gandzassar, Artsakh.
Faith remains the cement of the people of Artsakh.

 Amaras, Artsakh.
Levon, driver in his spare time.
Amaras, Artsakh.
Levon, driver in his spare time.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
In Artsakh, the presence of young children is very strong, encouraged by the birth bonuses offered by a rich businessman in the region.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
In Artsakh, the presence of young children is very strong, encouraged by the birth bonuses offered by a rich businessman in the region.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The war is waged with few resources side of Artsakh, but great conviction.
Trenches, mud, mines ... All this leaves traces in the flesh of all generations.
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The war is waged with few resources side of Artsakh, but great conviction.
Trenches, mud, mines ... All this leaves traces in the flesh of all generations.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stépanakert, Artsakh.
Stépanakert, Artsakh.

 Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The waterfall ‟Umbrella‟ is a popular spot for traditional Sunday family barbecues (‟khorovadz‟).
Stepanakert, Artsakh.
The waterfall ‟Umbrella‟ is a popular spot for traditional Sunday family barbecues (‟khorovadz‟).