In the northwestern Albanian villages of Gjader and the port town of Shengjin, the anticipated migrant facilities remain unoccupied, a year after a contentious agreement with Italy. Designed to accommodate up to 36,000 irregular migrants annually, the scheme has faced significant legal challenges, leading to the return of migrants who were briefly housed in Albania. As Italian authorities and NGOs withdrew from monitoring due to ongoing uncertainties, critical rulings by courts highlight the escalating complexities surrounding migrant repatriation processes and the agreement's viability.
Over the past year, despite the ambitious plans, not a single migrant has remained in the facilities in Gjader and Shengjin, raising questions about the agreement's efficacy.
The intention to process up to 36,000 migrants a year has not materialized, leading to a halt in operations and the departure of monitoring NGOs.
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