As of September 29, 2023, Armenia is facing a significant humanitarian crisis as the number of displaced persons streaming into the country via the Lachin corridor, specifically the Hakari bridge, has surged to an estimated 100,000 individuals. This mass exodus comes in the wake of escalating tensions and ongoing conflicts in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Startlingly, over 70% of the presumed 120,000 inhabitants of Nagorno-Karabakh have already fled their homes.

The situation remains tenuous and unstable, although there is a notable decline in the flow of refugees in recent days. Despite the challenges posed by this crisis, the Armenian Government has stepped forward, offering accommodation to all forcibly displaced individuals arriving in the country. To date, 69,916 people have been formally registered upon crossing the Armenian border, highlighting the scale of the crisis.

On this same day, September 29, 2023, Armenia officially reached out to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism for support. The request specifically includes a plea for shelter and medical supplies to aid the influx of displaced persons. As of now, a comprehensive needs assessment is underway to determine the exact requirements and extent of assistance needed to address this dire situation.

Since September 26, 2023, a Rapid Response Coordinator from the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) has been on the ground in Armenia. Their mission involves assessing the crisis's scope and impact, with the ultimate goal of coordinating a response to alleviate the suffering of those affected.

This rapidly evolving situation is of utmost concern to both Armenia and the international community. Efforts are underway to provide essential support to the displaced persons and mitigate the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.