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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.

Kolkhozashen goes to school

One of the most remote villages in Nagorno-Karabakh has found a new sense of purpose with the unexpected arrival of a teacher from Yerevan. 

Owner of fire-bombed queer bar wins ECHR case against Armenia

DIY bar was set alight in 2012, with one of the owners forced to flee the country after receiving death threats.

Pashinyan slams CSTO members for arms trade with Azerbaijan

The Armenian Prime Minister also criticised members of the alliance for not supporting Armenia, including when Azerbaijan crossed into its territory.

Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss normalisation

Statements from Armenia and Azerbaijan about the meeting made it unclear if a wider peace deal was discussed.

Armenia’s opposition protests end second week with little momentum

Opposition protests in Armenia still can still bring a crowd but nevertheless appear to have stalled. 

Censorship and violence: the challenges to press freedom in the Caucasus in 2022

OC Media spoke with journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Daghestan, and Georgia about the challenges they must overcome to report the news.

Police confront protesters as thousands take to the streets in Yerevan

Over 200 people have been detained as Police have used force to prevent protesters from blocking streets.

Pregnant woman dies after reportedly being hit by Pashinyan’s motorcade

The police officer driving the vehicle has been arrested.

Armenian opposition hits the streets again

The opposition is demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister following controversial statements he had made about the status of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Few details on Nagorno-Karabakh ‘agreement’ between Putin and Pashinyan

The Armenian Prime Minister also signed a number of bilateral agreements on economic,  cultural, and security cooperation.