Italian MEP suggests government wants to ‘hide truth’ about Albania migrant centre
Summary
An Italian lawmaker said the Italian government may be hiding the truth about poor conditions at a migrant detention center in Albania. The center holds people caught trying to reach Italy by sea, but officials blocked a full inspection and denied providing key information.Key Facts
- The detention center in Gjadër, Albania, is run by Italy and holds migrants before deportation.
- Italian and European officials faced restrictions when trying to inspect the center.
- Staff refused to say how many people were detained or allow access to cells.
- Six suicide attempts and other self-harm incidents happened since mid-May.
- The center is overcrowded, with estimates of 70-80 detainees and capacity for about 1,000 across two Albanian sites.
- Italy pays around €130-140 million per year for these centers under a five-year agreement.
- The agreement faces legal challenges because many migrants cannot be safely sent back to their home countries.
- Some Italian politicians praise the centers as models for handling immigration, while others raise concerns about conditions and detainees' mental health.
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