Italy ships migrants to Albania for first time under controversial plan
The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal are on their way to Albania to have their asylum claims processed. Host Marco Werman speaks with Camille Le Coz, associate director at the Migration Policy Institute Europe, about the program.
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4 developments- Oct 9, 2024Only lean-left coverage:Italy’s hard-right government set to send sea migrants to Albania in bid to curb arrivals
- Oct 11, 2024Italy formally opens centers in Albania to process male migrants intercepted in international waters
- Oct 14, 2024Only center coverage:Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact
- Oct 16, 2024Italy ships migrants to Albania for first time under controversial plan
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