Albania is getting ready to shelter first Afghan refugees as in Tirana some dormitories were cleaned and emptied this Tuesday. Albania was among the first European countries to offer shelter to Afghan refugees. So far, some dormitories in 'Student City' are ready to welcome first refugees despite the fact that universities will open their doors soon.

After it expressed readiness to temporarily host an undefined number of Afghans fleeing their country after Taliban forces seized control over the weekend as the United States pulled out, dormitories of students are partially ready, while Government is looking for other places.

The final destination for the refugees, who fear retaliation from the Taliban because they cooperated with NATO forces in Afghanistan, is the US. Their number is so far unknown.

“I welcome the Albanian government’s decision to give temporary safe haven to those fleeing the Taliban onslaught in Afghanistan. The people of Albania are once again showing the world what “BESA” means. You have our respect and thanks”, tweeted Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez.