Summary
- Italy is transferring the first group of migrants to Albania as part of a plan to process asylum seekers outside its borders.
- The migrants will be housed in two centres in Albania, accommodating up to 880 people.
- Women, children, older individuals, and those who are ill or victims of torture will be accommodated in Italy.
- The agreement calls for Albania to house up to 3,000 male migrants while Italy fast-tracks their asylum claims.