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Is Italy's plan to outsource migrant crisis to Albania falling through?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Italy's plan to outsource migrant crisis to Albania falling through?

Firstpost  

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s plan to process asylum seekers in Albania has faced a setback as a Rome court has declined to detained transferred migrants, leading to their return to Italy and raising legal questions about the safety of their home countries Migrants disembark from the Italian navy ship Libra at the port of Shengjin, northwestern Albania, Friday, Nov. 8, …

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Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy
1 month, 1 week ago

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s program to screen asylum seekers outside of European Union borders in Albania hit another snag when a court in Rome refused to rule on a formal request to detain seven migrants transferred to the Balkan nation last week. It is a repeat of what happened with the first 12 migrants in the program, who …

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Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania
1 month, 1 week ago

Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania

Hindustan Times  

ROME -A Rome court on Monday asked EU judges to weigh in on the detention of sea migrants in Albania, again frustrating the Italian right-wing government's efforts to pursue its flagship plan to crackdown on irregular arrivals. Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has built migrant camps in Albania to deter Mediterranean crossings, …

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Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag
1 month, 1 week ago

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag

LA Times  

Migrants disembark from the Italian navy ship Libra at the port of Shengjin in northwestern Albania on Friday. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s program to screen asylum seekers outside of European Union borders in Albania hit another snag on Monday when a court in Rome refused to rule on a formal request to detain seven migrants transferred to the Balkan nation …

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One of 8 migrants deemed vulnerable returns to Italy from Albania
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One of 8 migrants deemed vulnerable returns to Italy from Albania

Firstpost  

The agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania, and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or be sent back to their countries. This group represents the second transfer of migrants since the processing centers began operating in October, as part of …

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Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group

The Independent  

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Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU

The Independent  

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EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
1 month, 4 weeks ago

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

The Independent  

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Why Italy is squarely at the heart of an immigration debate roiling Europe
2 months ago

Why Italy is squarely at the heart of an immigration debate roiling Europe

NPR  

Why Italy is squarely at the heart of an immigration debate roiling Europe Italy's right wing government insists it will continue to process migrant arrivals from North Africa in detention centers in neighboring Albania — despite a court decision that sent individuals back. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Italy's right-wing government has passed a new law so it can proceed with plans …

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Italy's Migration Policy Under Fire as Court Objects to Asylum Plan for Albania
2 months ago

Italy's Migration Policy Under Fire as Court Objects to Asylum Plan for Albania

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to push ahead with a controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Albania after a court in Rome raised objections. The court ruled against the government's plan to detain 12 migrants at newly opened centers in the Balkan country, arguing that it's impossible to recognize the detainees' countries of origin as

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First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy
2 months ago

First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy

The Independent  

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Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan
2 months ago

Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan

LA Times  

Migrants and security officials walk at the port of Shengjin, northwestern Albania, on Wednesday after disembarking from the Italian navy ship Libra, carrying the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters. An Italian navy ship on Wednesday docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters to be …

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Albania will intake Italy’s asylum seekers, as a gesture of gratitude, but not other EU countries, PM says
2 months, 1 week ago

Albania will intake Italy’s asylum seekers, as a gesture of gratitude, but not other EU countries, PM says

LA Times  

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a news conference following the second intergovernmental EU-Albania conference in Luxembourg on Tuesday. Albania’s prime minister on Tuesday said his government had turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum seekers but made an exception for Italy. An Italian navy ship was expected to dock at the …

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Inside Italy's newly opened migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under plan by Meloni's hard right government
2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Italy's newly opened migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under plan by Meloni's hard right government

Daily Mail  

Italy's government formally opened two new migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under a plan by Meloni's hard right government. This aerial photo shows the site of a recently built Italian-run migrant centre at the port of Shengjin, Albania, on October 11 The centres will be used to hold male migrants …

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Independent readers question Italy’s Albania scheme – but still want Starmer to act on migration
3 months ago

Independent readers question Italy’s Albania scheme – but still want Starmer to act on migration

The Independent  

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Migration on agenda as Starmer visits Rome
3 months ago

Migration on agenda as Starmer visits Rome

China Daily  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands at a press conference at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy on Sept 16. United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is "interested" in finding out more about Italy's migration control plans, including one for the temporary holding of migrants in Albania, ahead of a visit …

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UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome
3 months, 1 week ago

UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome

Hindustan Times  

ROME — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, as the center-left British leader aimed to learn how her right-wing government has achieved “dramatic declines” in the number of migrants reaching Italy's shores by boat. UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

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U.K. leader seeks to learn from Italy’s tough migration policies at meeting in Rome
3 months, 1 week ago

U.K. leader seeks to learn from Italy’s tough migration policies at meeting in Rome

LA Times  

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, as the center-left British leader aimed to learn how her right-wing government has achieved “dramatic declines” in the number of migrants reaching Italy’s shores by boat. But migration has climbed the U.K. political agenda, and Starmer hopes Italy’s tough approach can help him stop people fleeing …

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Starmer opens the door to Albania immigration scheme to replace Rwanda
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer opens the door to Albania immigration scheme to replace Rwanda

The Telegraph  

Italy has managed to drive down migrant numbers thanks to financial deals with the Tunisian and Libyan governments. Sir Keir added: “Irregular migration will be a feature as it was a feature when I spoke to chancellor Scholz; as it was a feature when I spoke to Emmanuel Macron. Obviously with Macron it was very much about what to do …

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UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected
4 months, 1 week ago

UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected

Associated Press  

ROME — The U.N. refugee agency, which has expressed serious concerns about Italy’s deal to process some migrants’ asylum requests at holding centers in Albania, has agreed to monitor the first three months of the agreement. But the agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it had agreed to monitor its execution to help “safeguard the rights and dignity …

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Italy confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian officials confirmed that Italy’s controversial new migrant processing centers in Albania, o riginally scheduled to open Thursday, won’t be operational for several more weeks because of construction delays. An Italian interior ministry spokesman confirmed that Mantovano’s assessment of a weekslong delay, first made on the sidelines of a July 24 conference, remained accurate Thursday when the centers …

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From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions

Associated Press  

GJADER, Albania — Migrants rescued at sea while attempting to reach Italy may see themselves transported to Albania beginning next month while their asylum claims are processed, under a controversial deal in which the small Balkan country will host thousands of asylum-seekers on Italy’s behalf. Speaking during a visit to Albania in June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the …

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Italy’s premier visits Albania as controversial plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s premier visits Albania as controversial plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start

Associated Press  

SHENGJIN, Albania — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Albania on Wednesday to thank its government for its unique role in agreeing to host thousands of asylum-seekers while Italy processes their claims, and to tour migrant centers she said will be ready in August. Meloni and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama in November signed a five-year deal in which Albania …

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Italy’s premier visits Albania as plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s premier visits Albania as plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start

LA Times  

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Albania on Wednesday to thank its government for its unique role in agreeing to host thousands of asylum-seekers while Italy processes their claims, and to tour migrant centers she said will be ready in August. Meloni and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama in November signed a five-year deal in which Albania agreed to shelter …

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