UNHCR to monitor Italy-Albania migrant deal for 3 months, ensuring asylum rights respect.

The UNHCR has agreed to monitor Italy's deal with Albania for three months to ensure migrants' asylum rights are respected. The agreement involves Albania housing up to 3,000 male migrants at a time rescued in international waters while Italy fast-tracks their asylum claims. The UNHCR will ensure procedures are fair and consistent with international human rights standards, funded by sources other than Italy and Albania to maintain independence.

August 15, 2024
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