The Gjadër decommissioned military base in Albania is set to serve as a host facility for non-European asylum seekers as part of a bilateral agreement between Albania and Italy. This agreement aims to redirect asylum seekers trying to reach the EU through Italy to processing camps in Albania. The base, located near Shëngjin, is intended to accommodate up to 36,000 refugees at any given time. Italy will fund the program, with the first refugees expected to arrive by spring 2024. In practical terms, Italy will manage the disembarkation and identification procedures at the Shëngjin port and establish a primary reception and screening center. For further processing, Italy will set up a facility in Gjadër, situated in the northwest of Albania. Both repatriation centers will fall under Italian jurisdiction, while Albania will cooperate in external monitoring of the facilities. However, the agreement does not apply to minors, pregnant women, and vulnerable individuals. This move comes in response to a refugee crisis in Italy, as it faces a significant influx of refugees from Africa and the Middle East arriving on its shores. The agreement has sparked a mixed response, with support from some quarters and opposition from others, including concerns about transparency, capacity, and potential implications for Albania's EU aspirations.
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Albania will host Italy’s asylum seekers, Rama and Meloni announce - TiranaTimes
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