Source: Open Doors, October 31, 2020.<\/p>\n
The violence that erupted in late September has continued and intensified between the two countries with multiple failed ceasefires. \u201cA full-scale war has begun in the region,\u201d reports an Open Doors representative for Central Asia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlmost every day several soldiers are killed, Yesterday more than 20 people were killed and 70 injured only from one district. Internet is completely blocked in the country. People can\u2019t connect with anybody, can\u2019t ask for help, can\u2019t report what occurs now.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll men under 55 in Azerbaijan are not allowed to leave the country, to make sure the army can be quickly mobilized. Young men have already been drafted to fight. We know of at least three believers from one church in Azerbaijan who are on the frontlines.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe internet is completely blocked in Azerbaijan, and the authorities are not releasing information about victims. \u201cIt is prohibited to even mention or ask how many have been killed. Mass media offers no such information and they have no permission to speak about it. Only calls to \u2018defend national interests\u2019 are proclaimed from the screens and newspapers to motivate people to go to the war.<\/p>\n
\u201cChurches are distributing food to people in need near the front line. Two days ago, a group of believers delivering food missed being hit by a bomb by only 20 minutes. Though it\u2019s very dangerous to serve in this way, churches said that it is also a good opportunity to share the gospel with people near the fighting.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the Armenian side, the situation is very similar\u2014believers are fighting in the conflict. While politicians are arguing, civilians are suffering and dying. There are already many refugees from the districts close to the front lines. The situation is very bad and doesn\u2019t show any signs of improving.\u201d<\/p>\n
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