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Ani Avetisyan

Ani is a seasoned journalist and fact-checker. Open-source investigations and data visualisation are her passions.

Armenia’s opposition appeals to Lavrov

Opposition leaders insisted any agreement with the current authorities was ‘null and void’.

Protesters clash with Police outside Armenian PM’s residence

Multiple injuries have been reported as protesters threw rocks at police who deployed stun grenades and batons.

‘Disproportionate force’ from Armenian police as clashes with protesters continue

The latest clashes happened when protesters tried to storm a government administration building. 

Charles Michel: Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting ‘frank and productive’ 

Details about whatever agreements the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders reached have remained scant. 

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.