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Coverage dated January 27, 2025

Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections

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SHENGJIN, Albania (AP) — An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants intercepted in international waters for processing of their asylum applications at special Albanian centers, in the third such attempt following hurdles earlier raised by Italian courts.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Migration Albania Italy (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    An Italian navy ship approaches the port, as Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections, in Shengjin, northwestern Albania, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP

  2. The Guardian

    Italy sends 49 refugees to Albania in bid to resume disputed scheme (opens The Guardian)

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    Latest push to process migrants in Balkan country despite court challenge comes amid increase in boat arrivals

  3. Al Jazeera

    Italy restarts bid to deport migrants to Albania (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Italian naval ship lands 49 people in Albania in a third transfer under controversial 2023 deal between Rome and Tirana.

  4. The Republic

    Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections (opens The Republic)

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    SHENGJIN, Albania (AP) — An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants intercepted in international waters for processing of their asylum applications at special Albanian centers, in the third such attempt following hurdles earlier raised by Italian courts.

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