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Ani Avetisyan

Ani was writing stories and photographing for four years before moving into the world of facts and numbers, first working as a data journalist, then as a fact-checker. Open-source investigations and data visualisation are her passions. Ani is interested in everything South Caucasus, politics, and 20th century world history.

‘Everyone will benefit, only we will suffer’: an Armenian village fights for its survival

A government-supported resort threatens to strip people in Aragatsotn of their land and livelihoods.

Food and festivities in short supply as Nagorno-Karabakh enters new year under blockade

The Lachin corridor remains blocked despite the closure of a mine central to the protests blocking the road.

Can a new generation of union leaders transform Armenia’s labour relations?

The legacy of the Soviet Union and unfriendly laws have left Armenia’s trade unions with a poor reputation and little history of effecting change. 

Nagorno-Karabakh rallies amid blockade

Tens of thousands gathered in Stepanakert on Sunday to demand that the Lachin Corridor be reopened. 

EU considers long-term monitoring mission in Armenia

The European Union has sent a team to potentially establish a longer-term civilian mission in Armenia. 

Nagorno-Karabakh ‘on the verge of humanitarian crisis’

The Lachin Corridor has been blocked since Monday, preventing imports of food and medicine. The gas supply to the region was cut the following day.

Lachin corridor blocked by Azerbaijani ‘eco-activists’

The road connecting Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh has been blocked, allegedly to protest illegal mining.

Nagorno-Karabakh seeks UN peacekeeping mandate

The authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh said a UN peacekeeping force would guarantee the region’s security.

Armenia’s parliamentary opposition bloc dissolves

The opposition Reborn Armenia party has announced it is leaving parliament, causing the country’s last remaining opposition bloc to collapse.

Azerbaijan threatens ‘necessary steps’ over Lachin corridor ‘arms transfers’

Daily reports of ceasefire violations have raised fears that a new escalation or even full-scale war may be imminent.