An Italian navy ship carrying 49 migrants has been intercepted in international waters and brought to the port of Shengjin in northwestern Albania. This is the third such attempt following legal hurdles raised by Italian courts.
An Italian navy ship carrying 49 migrants has been intercepted in international waters and brought to the port of Shengjin in northwestern Albania . This is the third such attempt following legal hurdles raised by Italian courts. The migrants, reported to be from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Gambia by Italian media, were intercepted for processing of their asylum applications at special Albania n centers.
Italian courts previously ruled that the migrants' countries of origin were not safe enough for them to face the possibility of being sent back. These cases have been referred to the European Court of Justice, which previously determined that asylum applicants cannot undergo a fast-track procedure that could lead to repatriation if their home countries are not considered completely safe. Italy's Interior Ministry did not specify the nationality of the migrants brought to the port of Shengjin. Italy's position was partially supported by a December ruling from Italy's highest court, stating that Italian judges should not override government policy when deciding on the safety of countries for the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers. However, the ruling allows lower courts to make such determinations on a case-by-case basis without setting overall policy. The migrants are to be registered at a reception center at the port of Shengjin before being taken to the Gjader accommodation center, about 22 kilometers (14 miles) to the east. The November 2023 agreement allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and assessed for potential asylum in Italy or repatriation. Italy has committed to welcoming migrants who are granted asylum, while those whose applications are rejected will face deportation directly from Albania. This agreement has been met with criticism from human rights activists who argue it sets a dangerous precedent. While Albania and Italy are both experiencing a high influx of migrants, the deal has drawn controversy. In 2023, Italy recorded 3,704 migrant arrivals, more than double the number during the same period in 2022 (1,305). Last year, a total of 66,317 migrants arrived in Italy, a 58% decrease from the previous year. Bangladesh was the primary source country for arrivals, followed by Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt, according to the Italian Interior Ministry
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