Italy denies asylum for 43 migrants relocated to Albania, and observers say they were denied lawyers

Italian court deals controversial Albania migrant scheme another blow

A group of 43 people from Egypt and Bangladesh, who were brought to Albania this week after being picked up in the Mediterranean, will now transferred to Italy, possibly as soon as Saturday.

Italian Authorities Reject Asylum Requests of 43 Illegal Migrants Shipped To Processing Centers Abroad – They Now Face Repatriation Directly From Albania

Italian authorities have denied asylum to 43 seekers sent to Albania, highlighting a controversial agreement aimed at managing migration. Unpack the implications of this decision in our full analysis.

The judges of Rome refer the documents back to the EU Court, all 43 migrants in Albania will have to return

Italy denies asylum for 43 migrants relocated to Albania, and observers say they were denied lawyers

Italian authorities have rejected the asylum requests of 43 asylum-seekers transferred to Albania in a speedy procedure that a non-governmental delegation observing the process said illegally deprived them of legal assistance.

Migrants in Albania asylum requests rejected

All asylum requests of 43 migrants at an innovative but controversial new Italian-run processing centre in Albania have been rejected, officials said Thursday after six of the original 49, two adults adjudged vulnerable and four minors, were taken back to ... (ANSA)

The ruling parties expressed their shock. The European Court of Justice will rule on the case on February 25th, stating whether the government or the court is responsible for designating safe countries.