The Italian government is gearing up to launch two migrant processing centers in Albania in October. These centers will process men rescued at sea en route to Italy for asylum. The move is aimed at combating human trafficking and ensuring that only those with a genuine right to enter the European Union are allowed in.
Despite facing criticism from human rights groups, Italy and Albania are moving forward with their plans, as the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice is non-binding. The centers, located in Shengjin and Gjader, were initially set to open in May but have faced delays due to various reasons.