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Ani Avetisyan
Ani is a seasoned journalist and fact-checker. Open-source investigations and data visualisation are her passions.
Armenian woman arrested after violent footage involving a minor spreads online
The video appeared to show a woman abusing her own child, with the victim calling her ‘mum’.
First death from starvation reported in blockade-struck Nagorno-Karabakh
A 40-year-old man is reported to have died of ‘chronic malnutrition’ and ‘protein and energy deficiency’.
EU says ‘no Armenian military buildup’ on Azerbaijan border
The EU monitoring mission’s statement came after Baku accused Yerevan of ramping up their military presence along the border with Azerbaijan.
Deadly car crash raises criticism over Armenia’s road safety
A car crash on the Yerevan–Gyumri highway has left 11 people dead, raising concerns and criticism about Armenia’s road safety.
Former ICC prosecutor accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
A former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the Azerbaijani government of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, as the humanitarian situation in the region worsens.
Ousted Yerevan mayor to challenge ruling party in City Council vote
Hayk Marutyan was ousted in December 2021 for ‘disloyalty’ to the ruling party.
‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army
While military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians.
Azerbaijan arrests Nagorno-Karabakh resident for ‘illegal border crossing’
The 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally cross into Armenia.
Azerbaijan arrests Nagorno-Karabakh resident for ‘war crimes’
A 68-year-old man was arrested at the Lachin checkpoint while trying to enter Armenia for heart surgery.
Nagorno-Karabakh aid convoy held at Lachin Corridor
The convoy comes in response to a growing humanitarian crisis among Nagorno-Karabakh’s 120,000 residents.