A small number of asylum seekers remain in Albania, following the arrival of the Libra ship. Of the 8 migrants initially selected for the accelerated border procedure, only 7 have been transferred to the Gjader centre. One of them, found vulnerable due to health issues during the medical screening, will be repatriated to Italy. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the reception process.
In the port of Shengjin, the migrants, including 3 Egyptians and 5 Bangladeshis, were subjected to a rigorous health check. The vulnerability of one of them led to his transfer to Brindisi for health reasons, while the others will remain awaiting validation of the detention by the Roman judges. This process should be concluded within 48 hours. Giuseppe Santalucia, president of the ANM, expressed hope that the jurisdiction could operate without outside interference. Recent controversies have cast a shadow over the second phase of the Albanian operation by the Italian government.
On the first voyage on October 16, there were 16 migrants on board the Libra, but only 12 were allowed to stay after checks. The agreement between Italy and Albania provides for migrants to be intercepted in international waters and taken to the ship. These initial checks have excluded some individuals considered vulnerable or minors.
An Italian parliamentary delegation and representatives of asylum associations are present to monitor the conditions in the reception centers. Crucial aspects such as living spaces and compliance with legal and international procedures are being assessed. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has once again defended the Albanian operation and announced new legal appeals against potential detention rejections. He has stated with conviction that the entire process complies with European regulations:
“The legal processes are long and complex; we will challenge any decision we disagree with.” Attention now shifts to the Court of Cassation, which on 4 December will have to rule on a request regarding the assessment of the safety of migrants' countries of origin.
The current situation reflects the significant challenges Europe faces in managing migration. With ongoing scrutiny of legal procedures and conditions in reception centres, the future of asylum seekers remains uncertain. It remains crucial to ensure a balance between national security and human rights, while seeking a sustainable solution to migration.
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