Zhoghovurd , Аrmlur.am - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Zhoghovurd , Аrmlur.am, Online news website, Newspaper

Incident date: June 4, 2025

Attack type:

  • Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Anahit Avanesyan's Facebook page

Location: Armenia, Yerevan

Additional information:

On June 4, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia, Anahit Avanesyan, demanded a retraction from the Zhoghovurd newspaper regarding a publication about her property, posting her request on her Facebook page. The minister phrased her demand in a sarcastic tone, suggesting, among other things, that the author of the article had used some substance and was in an inadequate state.

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