Armenia

Ani Ovannisyan pictured near her base. (Photo: Arshaluys Mghdesyan)

Women in Armenian Army Fight for Change

State encouraging more female participation in country’s military.

27 Jul 20

Armenia "World Leader" in Covid-19 Cases

Critics say that officials relaxed restrictions far too early.

30 Jun 20

Ani Samsonyan from the opposition party Bright Armenia. (Photo courtesy of A. Samsonyan)

Hate Speech: Armenian Leaders Set Bad Example

Civil society groups call for the political echelons to rein in their rhetoric.

22 Jun 20

Nelly Duryan, who heads the police department that works to protect juveniles’ rights and combat domestic violence, said that there had been no increase in reports of abuse. (Photo: Armenia Polie Department)

Armenia: Activists Call for More Action on Abuse

Campaigners warn that government statistics showing no rise in abuse do not reflect reality.

4 Jun 20

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan meets with Alexey Miller, Gazprom's Chairman of the Management Committee and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors. (Photo: Gazprom)

Armenia and Russia Argue Over Gas Deal

Pashinyan appeals to Putin for support in resolving dispute with Gazprom.

26 May 20

Anahit Voskanyan, a doctor and the deputy director of the Sirmed medical centre. (Photo courtesy of A Voskanyan)

Armenia Moves Out of Lockdown

Country goes back to work, even though infections continue to rise.

11 May 20

Lilit Makunts, head of the ruling My Step faction during the session of the National Assembly on March 31, 2020. (Photo: Parliament of Armenia)

Armenia: Can Mass Surveillance Halt Covid-19?

Civil society fears that new laws lack oversight and violate the confidentiality of personal data.

16 Apr 20

A cabinet meeting held to discuss the referendum. (Photo: Press Office of the Government of Armenia)

Armenia's Constitutional Reform Delayed Indefinitely

Flagship vote put on back burner while country deals with Covid-19.

28 Mar 20

Disinfecting public transport vehicles in Yerevan. (Photo: Armenian Government website)

Armenia: Can Government Popularity Weather Covid-19?

Critics claim leadership was too slow to focus on challenge ahead.

28 Mar 20

Bereaved mother Nana Muradyan campaigns for justice for her son. (Photo courtesy of N. Muradyan)

Does Armenia Need a Truth Commission?

Opinions divided over possible mechanism to restore “systematically violated rights”.

13 Mar 20

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