Gayane Mkrtchyan

Yerevan-based journalist

An award-winning freelance journalist based in Yerevan, her work focuses on political, social, economic and human rights issues and has been published in national and regional outlets, including Armenia Now, Chai Khana and Jam News.

Stories by the Author

Water Woes of Armenia's Border Villages

No prospect of running water exacerbates problems of long-suffering residents. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Bagaran

19 Mar 10

Poll Violence Alleged in Armenia

Government-backed candidate beats opposition in reportedly flawed election.

15 Jan 10

Armenia Fails to Learn Conflict Lessons

Yerevan has not been able to lessen dependence on its combative neighbours.

7 Aug 09

Armenia: Journalists Defiant After New Attacks

Recent attacks on journalists underline media’s struggle to report freely on politics and business.

22 May 09

Armenia: Georgian Refugees Set to Return

Many refugees from August war planning to head home, but still traumatised by their experiences.

23 Oct 08

Armenia: Yezidis Endure Years of Living Dangerously

Ethnic minority blames official discrimination for failure to remove potentially lethal electricity pylons from their village.

26 Oct 07

Armenia: Anger at Death in Police Custody

Mysterious death of witness puts spotlight on culture of police violence.

8 Jun 07

Fear Stalks Armenian District on Eve of Poll

Regional governor accused of intimidating opponents, leaving voters with few choices in assembly ballot.

12 May 07

Armenians Seek Answers After Plane Disaster

Air traffic controllers under the spotlight after Armenian Black Sea air tragedy.

17 May 06

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