First Nagorno‑Karabakh War (1988–1994)

1. NKAO legislature votes to unify with Armenia

   Feb 20, 1988Labels: NKAO legislature, Armenian SSR

   • NKAO Law

2. Sumgait pogrom against Armenians

   Feb 27, 1988Labels: Sumgait, Azerbaijan SSR

   • Sumgait

3. Soviet crackdown at Zvartnots Airport protests

   Jul 5, 1988Labels: Zvartnots Airport, Soviet troops

   • Zvartnots

4. Baku pogrom targets Armenians

   Jan 12, 1990Labels: Baku pogrom, Baku

   • Baku pogrom

5. Black January: Soviet troops enter Baku

   Jan 19, 1990Labels: Black January, Soviet forces

   • Black January

6. Operation Ring begins deportations in Armenian villages

   Apr 30, 1991Labels: Operation Ring, OMON

   • Ring

7. Proclamation of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh

   Sep 2, 1991Labels: Republic of, NKAO

   • Armenpress

8. Azerbaijan abolishes Nagorno-Karabakh autonomy

   Nov 26, 1991Labels: Azerbaijan law, NKAO autonomy

   • Abolishment
   • NKAO

9. Khojaly massacre during Armenian assault

   Feb 26, 1992Labels: Khojaly, Civilians

   • HRW context

10. Armenian forces capture Shusha (Shushi)

    May 8, 1992Labels: Shusha, Armenian forces

    • Shusha

11. Armenian forces seize Lachin corridor connection

    May 18, 1992Labels: Lachin corridor, Armenian forces

    • Kalbajar op

12. UNSC Resolution 822 calls for withdrawal from Kalbajar

    Apr 30, 1993Labels: UNSC Resolution, Kalbajar

    • UNSCR 822
    • UNSCR summary

13. UNSC Resolution 853 condemns seizure of Agdam

    Jul 29, 1993Labels: UNSC Resolution, Agdam

    • UNSCR 853
    • Res 853

14. UNSC Resolution 874 endorses Minsk timetable framework

    Oct 14, 1993Labels: UNSC Resolution, Minsk process

    • UNSCR 874
    • Res 874

15. UNSC Resolution 884 condemns occupation of Zangilan

    Nov 12, 1993Labels: UNSC Resolution, Zangilan

    • UNSCR 884
    • UNSCR summary

16. Bishkek Protocol establishes ceasefire

    May 12, 1994Labels: Bishkek Protocol, Ceasefire

    • Bishkek
    • PA X