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.
Plastic flowers at a funeral: small-town life under blockade
In the town of Chartar, in Nagorno-Karabakh, some local residents feel doubly cut off.
Proposition to prosecute Armenian opposition leader put to parliament
Seyran Ohanyan has accused the prosecutor general of releasing the information to ‘distract’ Armenians from recent events.
EU Parliament calls for OSCE peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh
The parliament also called for the EU to ensure the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh were not ‘held hostage by Baku’s activism’.
Military officials sacked as fire kills 15 Armenian servicemen
The incident has prompted calls for the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the General Staff to resign.
Nagorno-Karabakh reports gas cut for second time since start of blockade
This comes following issues with the region’s internet and electricity.
Armenia pulls out of hosting CSTO exercises
The move is the latest example of a growing rift between Armenia and Russia.
Backlash after Pashinyan appoints ‘childhood friend’ as Armenia’s Interior Minister
Civil society organisations will stop working with the government on police reforms in response.
Nagorno-Karabakh introduces rationing and blackouts as blockade continues
Local residents will be able to purchase just 1 kilogramme of four food staples and 1 litre of cooking oil per month.
Dozens arrested at Russian military base protest in Gyumri
Several hundred people took part in the demonstration on Sunday, which was organised by a nationalist, anti-Russia opposition party.
Armenia and Turkey to launch direct air cargo
The move is part of the ongoing normalisation process between the two countries.